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State Guide

Divorce in Maryland

Everything you need to know about filing for divorce in Maryland — residency requirements, waiting periods, filing fees, and the documents we prepare for you.

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Maryland Divorce at a Glance

Residency Requirement

6 months

At least one spouse must be a Maryland resident for 6 months. If grounds arose outside MD, same requirement applies.

Waiting Period

No mandatory waiting period

No waiting period for mutual consent or irreconcilable differences. 6-month separation requires 6 months apart before filing.

Court Filing Fee

$165

Varies slightly by county

Property Division

equitable

Documents in Package

6 forms

4 required + 2 conditional

No-Fault Grounds

Mutual consent, 6-month separation, Irreconcilable differences

Documents We Prepare for Maryland

All forms are state-specific and court-approved.

Complaint for Absolute Divorce(CC-DR-004)
Marital Settlement Agreement(CC-DR-116)mutual consent
Joint Statement of Parties Concerning Marital and Non-Marital Property(CC-DR-033)
Financial Statement (Child Support Guidelines)(CC-DR-030)combined gross monthly income ≤ $30,000
Financial Statement (General)(CC-DR-031)combined gross monthly income > $30,000
Report of Absolute Divorce(CC-DR-055)

Important Notes for Maryland

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