Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland
Divorce
Is there a seperation form i need to fill out in order to file for divorce and where can i get one without going to a lawyer and is it a law that we have to be seperated for one year before we can be divorced?
Asked on 7/22/07, 6:55 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Alton Drew
Alton Drew, LLC
Re: Divorce
No separation form is needed in order to file for a divorce. You be separated for at least one year before filing for divorce.
Answered on 7/22/07, 7:46 pm
Bill Wood
Law Office of William C. Wood, LLC
Re: Divorce
No form is required - you are legally separated once you cease cohabitating and having marital relations with your spouse. Voluntary separation for one year is one of several grounds for divorce in Maryland. If fault grounds exist (e.g., adultery, cruelty of treatment), you can file without waiting a year.
Answered on 7/22/07, 8:59 pm