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Yes. Even if your spouse doesn’t want a divorce, they cannot force you to stay married. If your spouse is avoiding service or refuses service, your…
Maryland requires spouses to live separate and apart, without interruption, for at least 6 months before filing a complaint. You do not have to…
A no-fault divorce means that neither spouse will have to prove marital misconduct in order to petition for a divorce. The parties just need to state…
You should contact the court, then call a family law attorney who can determine whether it’s necessary to file a petition or motion, or to request an…
Legal custody is the right and responsibility of a parent to make major, long-term decisions regarding a child’s welfare, schooling, medical care,…
Marital property includes assets and debts acquired by either spouse during the course of the marriage. Separate property is anything owned prior to…
Maryland is an equitable distribution jurisdiction, meaning assets are not necessarily divided 50/50. Instead, a judge will consider what is fair and…