Legal Separation

Although legal separation and divorce are similar in some ways, there are a variety of differences to be aware of. Most importantly, with a legal separation, the two people are still married. With a divorce, however, the marriage is ended permanently. Generally...

Many couples arrive at our office seeking a non-divorce solution to their marital issues. Often, they are looking to initiate a legal separation but there is a problem with this request--legal separations as most people understand them do not exist in Maryland. It can...

Divorce may be an event that involves two spouses, but there are many more people who will play a role in the transition from married to single. One of the most powerful steps that any Maryland resident can take is creating a circle of influence to provide advice and...

Couples in Maryland who decide to separate are often thrown into a period of uncertainty. In many cases, a separation is initiated before one or both spouses are completely committed to the idea of a divorce. This can lead to a high level of emotional distress as each...

When a Maryland couple is having trouble in their marriage, they may go through a trial or legal separation before deciding if they want to divorce. While a trial separation is considered by the law to be no different than simply being married, a legal separation is...

Couples in Maryland may want to pursue separation either prior to or instead of a divorce. Depending on the grounds for divorce that are being cited, it may be necessary to spend a period of time separated before proceeding with the divorce. While the state does not...

In Maryland, the law allows married couples who do not believe they will be able to reconcile to enter into separation agreements. Such agreements can be oral or in writing, and they can later be used as evidence supporting grounds for a requested divorce by either or...

A couple that intends to file for divorce in Maryland can choose either a limited or absolute divorce. Since both forms of divorce may differ in their execution and the grounds under which they may be authorized, it is important to understand their differences in...

Maryland residents thinking about divorce should first know a few things before undertaking such an important step. First of all, you must be a Maryland resident to even be considered for divorce. That means that you must have resided within the state for at least one...

On July 15, Massachusetts Gov. Martin O'Malley addressed an audience of roughly 90 religious leaders in Annapolis. The event, which was held at the Banneker-Douglass Museum, marks the second anniversary of a statewide initiative aimed at reducing the frequency of...