Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland
divorce, contested assests
can i ask the judge to waiver the separtion period for a md divorce if we both agree. we have been together for almost 20 years but there is no affection or respect in this relationship since 2003. i'm fed up with her. she's fed up with me. she has all the assest in her name. i have nothing. i want to place a lein on the house we own and her bank/investment accounts before they disappear. can i do this myself with the court. will this lead to a divorce with the assets being divided equally to both of us. her intent is i get nothing. i am 65, she is 55. can a arbitrator mediate the division of assets? can the judge waiver the 2 year period and grant an immediate divorce? thank you for your time and expertise.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: divorce, contested assests
The so called "separation" period is set by statute and is only one of many grounds for divorce. A Judge cannot change the statute or alter the time period in any way. If you both agree to a divorce and you satisfy the statutory grounds, the separation period is only one year and not two years as you have stated.
In order to properly settle everything, you both should hire attorneys and negotiate a proper settlement agreement. This should solve all of your concerns and should not have to mediate anything.
Good Luck,
David Waranch
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