Limited Divorce vs Absolute Divorce in Maryland

People call me all the time asking about these two different types of divorce in Maryland. The easiest way to understand the difference is to understand what each divorce type is trying to accomplish. The limited divorce is there to assist people with the issues to be resolved pending the grounds for absolute divorce maturing. So for example if you have children and/or the need for spousal support and you are separated from your spouse and they will not help you or they are fighting with you over the children for custody, then you can file for a limited divorce with out waiting for one year before you can file as required in the absolute divorce. The court will hear those temporary issues and decide on them more quickly with the limited divorce. You are still married with the limited divorce but these temporary issues are resolved. The absolute divorce by contrast is the final resolution of the marriage and address all the issues of your divorce on a permanent basis. Please feel free to call me if you have questions. I am happy to answer for you right over the phone 1-888-760-7339