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…
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…
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…
***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…
