Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

Seperation

How long do i have to be seperated in the state of Maryland before I can file for Divorce?


Asked on 3/01/07, 1:36 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Bill Wood Law Office of William C. Wood, LLC

Re: Seperation

To file for absolute divorce on grounds of voluntary separation, you must be separated without cohabitation or marital relations for one year.

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Answered on 3/01/07, 1:39 pm
Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

Re: Seperation

If the separation is by mutual agreement and you can prove that in court, the period is one year. If one party just left without the other's consent, it's two years.

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Answered on 3/01/07, 2:22 pm


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