Legal Separation

Maryland couples who are looking to get divorced have to meet the requirements of state law, so it's important to know what those requirements are. A new proposed bill would change the way divorce is handled in the state. What is the bill? The current law states that...

Unlike other states, Maryland does not have a formal legal separation process. If a couple takes up separate residents and end their romantic relationship, then Maryland law considers them separated. A separation is a grounds for a contested divorce in Maryland,...

In the state of Maryland, a couple considering ending their marriage has another option available before jumping right to the divorce process. Although they are not that common, a legal separation can be used in a situation where a couple is still figuring out whether...

Before beginning divorce proceedings, many Maryland couples choose to undergo a legal separation to sort out their feelings and see if their marriage can be saved. However, there are several considerations that people should keep in mind before choosing to live apart...

It is common for some Maryland couples who think they might want to divorce to first want a separation in order to make their determination about whether or not ending their marriage is appropriate for them. Legal separation is different from an informal separation in...