Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

You file the divorce in the state where you reside or where your husband's reside, assuming you have lived in the state for a least six month. There are several grounds for an absolute divorce. However, in the meantime, you may consider filing a limited divorce (a separation).

Practicing in Maryland with offices in Baltimore (410)635-4122 and Bethesda (301)678-3725.

Actually, if you want to file in MD, one of you must have lived here for a year. If you have been voluntarily separated (that is, by agreement) for a year, you can file on that basis. If you've been separated for 2 years, it doesn't have to be voluntary to get the divorce.