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What is mutual consent divorce in Maryland, and is it for me?

17 Jul 2019

How to Get a Mutual Consent Divorce in Maryland (UPDATED: July 2019)

In October 2015, Maryland introduced a new grounds for divorce: Mutual Consent. Under the 2015 law, couples without minor children in common became eligible to get a mutual consent divorce, enabling them to skip the 12-month separation period previously required to obtain an contested divorce in Maryland, as long as the couple was able to…

July 17, 2019Divorce, Family LawBy Coover Law