None of us go into a marriage thinking it may end sooner than we think. We all want the relationship to bloom and grow as we walk through life together. But there is a darker side to reality we sometimes need to face. I have found as a divorce lawyer many people...
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Incarceration as Grounds for Divorce in Maryland
What is incarceration? Incarceration is also referred to as imprisonment. If a person has been convicted of a particular crime, they may be ordered to serve time in jail. This is usually only mandated if the person was found guilty of committing a felony and/or...
Crime as Grounds for Divorce in Maryland
What is a crime? A committed crime is an unlawful or illegal act. The action may be punished by local, state or federal jurisdiction. There are many types of activities that have been classified as crimes in the United States. The type of crime will usually determine...
Insanity as Grounds for Divorce in Maryland
How is insanity defined? Insanity is defined as a disease or mental defect that prevents a person from being able to understand their actions or the positive or negative effects that can result from those actions. People who have been declared insane cannot legally...
Proving Adultery in Maryland
What is adultery? Adultery is defined as sexual intercourse between someone who is currently married and another person they are not married to. Maryland state laws insist that the acts of sexual intercourse have some sort of penetration of the female sexual organ by...
Desertion of a Spouse in Maryland
What does desertion mean in a marriage? Desertion may also be referred to as abandonment in the state of Maryland. It occurs when one partner leaves their spouse, usually without warning. Why do partners desert their spouses? There are many reasons why a spouse...
Divorce Residency Requirements in Maryland
What is a residency requirement? A residency requirement is a rule that states at least one person in a marriage must currently live in Maryland when filing for a divorce in that state. One or both partners may live in Maryland when the initial petition is filed. If...
Step-By-Step Guide for an Absolute Divorce in Maryland
Step 1: Decide why you want to get divorced. One of the first things you should do is to consider your reasons or grounds for contemplating divorce. If your partner has been physically or verbally abusive toward you or any minor children who are currently living in...
Divorce in Maryland: How Long Does It Take?
What is a divorce? A divorce is the legal termination of a marriage. This is usually ordered by a judge or other similar legal authority. People can choose to remarry once a divorce has been finalized. Why do couples get divorced? There are many reasons why spouses...
How To Prove Grounds For Divorce in Maryland
What are grounds for divorce? Grounds for divorce are the reasons a person is seeking the end of their marriage. One or more reasons may be supplied by one or both parties. A reason is not necessary unless the petitioner is seeking an absolute divorce (which will...