If you are considering a divorce in Maryland or if you have already decided to move forward with a case, a common question you might have is how long the process will take. The answer varies widely depending on the details of each case. Once a marital separation agreement has been reached, it typically takes […]
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Below, we cover some of the main requirements for seeking a divorce in Maryland. Many of these steps are complicated, and remember there is a lot at stake – namely, your future. Filing for divorce in Maryland just got a lot easier after some new laws took effect in October of 2023. This means you […]
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Although “divorce parties” are real, at the Law Office of Patrick Crawford, we recommend doing a few more things in addition to celebrating. There will be some loose ends to tie up after your divorce is finished. It’s important to take care of these issues quickly to protect yourself. Get a Copy of Your Divorce […]
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Even when two people have divorced, they still have a duty to work together as a team to help raise their children. This is known as co-parenting. For divorcing or separating couples that had children, those parents have to discern how they would each help in their child’s upbringing. If you are recently divorced, keep […]
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Maryland has some unique divorce laws. Did you know, for example, that there is no such thing as a “legal separation” in Maryland? If you and your spouse live separately, do not have sexual relations, and intend to get divorced, that constitutes a separation in Maryland—no legal paperwork necessary. In Maryland, there are two kinds […]
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In the State of Maryland, either spouse can seek a divorce based on fault – or one or both of you can pursue a no-fault divorce, which means you are in agreement on the matter of needing a divorce – or have lived separate and apart from one another for 12 consecutive months. If your […]
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