Glen Burnie Divorce Attorneys
When you and your spouse have decided that your relationship is indeed beyond repair, you may want to just get your Maryland divorce finalized and immediately behind you. In Maryland, this is unfortunately not possible, unless grounds for divorce such as adultery or abuse have occurred.
In order to even file for divorce, you will have to prove grounds for divorce in Maryland. In other words, you will have to show the state you actually have a credible reason to seek a divorce. In many cases, this involves lengthy separation periodspossibly as long as the marriage itself.
The following are some of the grounds for divorce in Maryland and the required separation periods:
voluntary separation (one year, with oral or written separation agreement);
involuntary separation (2 years, without a separation agreement);
insanity (spouse must have been committed to a mental institution for a period of 3 years);
incarceration (at least one year); and
desertion (one year).
Keep in mind that whether you have opted for a one-year voluntary separation or a 2-year involuntary separation, neither one of you may live under the same roof or engage in sexual intimacy with one another throughout the entire course of your separation and divorce proceedings.
Ignorance of the states stringent divorce laws could result in a long and frustrating divorce process. To be sure of which guidelines and separation periods you must meet in order to prove grounds for divorce in Maryland, youll want to talk with a Glen Burnie divorce attorney as soon as possible.
Contacting a Glen Burnie Divorce Attorney
The Glen Burnie divorce attorneys at Jimeno Gray understand the nuances of divorce, child custody and alimony in Maryland. Our Glen Burnie divorce attorney team is ready to help you with your family law needs. Contact us today for consultation 410-590-9401.’