Maryland has three grounds for divorce: mutual consent (CC-DR-116), 6-month separation, and irreconcilable differences
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Published grounds for divorce in Maryland: there is no legal separation - if spouses live separate lives for at least six months they can file on the ground of a 6-month separation (still living under the same roof is allowed if they pursue separate lives); mutual consent uses a signed marital settlement agreement resolving alimony, marital property, and care, custody, and support of children, filed with the complaint on form CC-DR-116; irreconcilable differences covers reasons that cannot be resolved.
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- Divorce, also called absolute divorce, is when a court legally ends your marriage. The court will enter an order, called a "divorce decree" or "decree." The order can also settle issues including: There is no such thing as a "legal separation" in Maryland. If you and your spouse live separate lives for at least six months, you can file for divorce based on the ground (legal reason) of a "6-month separation." Mutual consent - You and your spouse can agree to divorce and sign a written agreement (called a marital settlement agreement) that resolves all issues related to alimony, marital property, and the care, custody, and support of any minor or dependent children. You can use form CC-DR-116 (Marital (Marriage) Settlement Agreement) and file it with a complaint for divorce. Watch a video on mutual consent . Mutual consent - You and your spouse can agree to divorce and sign a written agreement (called a marital settlement agreement) that resolves all issues related to alimony, marital property, and the care, custody, and support of any minor or dependent children. You can use form CC-DR-116 (Marital (Marriage) Settlement Agreement) and file it with a complaint for divorce. Watch a video on mutual consent . 6-Month Separation - You and your spouse have lived separate and apart, without interruption, for at least six months before filing a complaint for absolute divorce. You can still live under the same roof but must pursue separate lives. The separation can also be based on a court order, such as a protective order. Irreconcilable Differences - You believe, or your spouse believes, that your marriage should end for reasons that cannot be resolved. Watch a video on the basics of divorce . (as published)
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- Divorce, also called absolute divorce, is when a court legally ends your marriage. The court will enter an order, called a "divorce decree" or "decree." The order can also settle issues including: There is no such thing as a "legal separation" in Maryland. If you and your spouse live separate lives for at least six months, you can file for divorce based on the ground (legal reason) of a "6-month separation." Mutual consent - You and your spouse can agree to divorce and sign a written agreement (called a marital settlement agreement) that resolves all issues related to alimony, marital property, and the care, custody, and support of any minor or dependent children. You can use form CC-DR-116 (Marital (Marriage) Settlement Agreement) and file it with a complaint for divorce. Watch a video on mutual consent . Mutual consent - You and your spouse can agree to divorce and sign a written agreement (called a marital settlement agreement) that resolves all issues related to alimony, marital property, and the care, custody, and support of any minor or dependent children. You can use form CC-DR-116 (Marital (Marriage) Settlement Agreement) and file it with a complaint for divorce. Watch a video on mutual consent . 6-Month Separation - You and your spouse have lived separate and apart, without interruption, for at least six months before filing a complaint for absolute divorce. You can still live under the same roof but must pursue separate lives. The separation can also be based on a court order, such as a protective order. Irreconcilable Differences - You believe, or your spouse believes, that your marriage should end for reasons that cannot be resolved. Watch a video on the basics of divorce . (as published)
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