Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Grounds for an Absolute Divorce

In Maryland an absolute divorce is governed by MD Family Law 7-103. Only an absolute divorce will permit the parties to remarry after the divorce is finalized. In order to be granted an absolute divorce all of the grounds must be satisfied before the party files the complaint for divorce. A 12 month separation is required for either using desertion or constructive desertion as a ground for divorce or for a no fault divorce. The only grounds that do not require separation for 12 months before filing are adultery or cruelty of treatment/excessively vicious conduct.


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