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No, this would be a conflict of…
No. Your mediator is a neutral third party and cannot give legal advice or advocate for one party over another. They cannot tell you if a deal is…
The process is highly personalized and depends on many factors. In general, divorce mediations may take two to five sessions, or a few weeks to a…
Your mediator can draft a partial settlement agreement, and you can litigate the remaining issue or issues before a…
Maryland circuit court judges typically order parents to attend mediation before a custody case proceeds to trial, except in cases involving domestic…
Maryland does not issue decrees of legal separation. Instead, your attorney can create a private contract known as a separation agreement that…
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…