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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, 2019DivorceBy Coover Law

How to file for divorce in Maryland

24 Jul 2018

How to File for Divorce in Maryland: A Step-by-Step Guide (UPDATED: July 2018)

July 24, 2018DivorceBy info@cooverlaw.com

What's the average cost of divorce in howard county, maryland? 3 hidden expenses to watch out for

26 Oct 2016

3 Hidden Expenses That Can Drive Up the Cost of Your Divorce

Many people are shocked at how quickly the expenses can add up when going through separation and divorce. In large part, this surprise is often a result of unrealistic expectations. Whether due to not asking the right questions, talking to the wrong people, or relying too heavily on the internet for information, the ultimate result is…

October 26, 2016DivorceBy info@cooverlaw.com

New Maryland Divorce Law: Mutual Consent

28 Oct 2015

New Maryland Divorce Law Changes Requirements for Separating Couples

New Maryland Divorce Law: Mutual Consent (Columbia, MD) For many years, Maryland divorce law required that couples seeking divorce live separate and apart for 12 full months before they were eligible to become divorced. Many people found this delay to be difficult and costly. However, a new Maryland Divorce Law could change that for some…

October 28, 2015DivorceBy info@cooverlaw.com

Divorce Attorney

04 May 2015

Possible New Grounds for Divorce in Maryland: Divorce by “Mutual Consent”

***NOTE: As of October 1, 2015, the law states that Mutual Consent is now a grounds for divorce in Maryland. For updated information and FAQs regarding this new divorce law in Maryland, please click here.  Separation and divorce is very difficult – financially and emotionally for everyone involved – spouses, children, extended family members and…

May 4, 2015DivorceBy info@cooverlaw.com