Maryland Divorce and Family Law

Understanding and Calculating Alimony in Maryland

If you're wondering whether you will need to pay or ask for alimony in your divorce, you should review and understand the guidelines for spousal support in Maryland.

Use and Possession of the Family Home in a Maryland Divorce

For many divorcing couples, deciding what to do with the family home is a source of stress and conflict. In most marriages, real estate is the most significant asset, which can cause a variety of complications.

Uncontested Divorce in Maryland

Learn the difference between a contested and uncontested divorce, how to get a "mutual consent" divorce in Maryland, how else you can try to obtain an uncontested divorce if you don’t meet the requirements for mutual consent divorce.

The Basics of Annulment in Maryland

Wondering if your marriage can be annulled in Maryland? This guide breaks down the legal grounds, filing process, and what an annulment really means—plus how it can impact things like custody and property.

Separation vs. Divorce in Maryland

There are several, important differences between a separation and divorce in Maryland. Continue reading to learn more.

Maryland Child Custody and Visitation

If you’re getting divorced in Maryland, child custody and visitation could be your most contentious issue. If you don’t familiarize yourself upfront with what’s involved, you might regret it.

Maryland Marital Property FAQs

Find out what Maryland divorce law has to say about dividing property, assets, and debts.

Child Support in Maryland

If you’re the parent of a minor child in Maryland, it’s not a question of whether you’re responsible for child support—it’s simply a matter of how much you’ll pay.

How Do I File for Divorce in Maryland?

Learn about the basic steps and forms you'll need to file for an absolute divorce in Maryland—and how to get help with the process.

Maryland Divorce Laws & FAQ

Getting divorced in Maryland can be disorienting (if you’re not a lawyer). Going in without some basic information can only make it worse.

Adultery in Maryland: Does Cheating Affect Alimony?

If you’re facing the end of your marriage because you or your spouse had an extramarital affair, you might be wondering how the infidelity might affect your divorce. Learn how Maryland divorce law deals with adultery.

How Domestic Violence Affects Child Custody in Maryland

Find out how domestic violence impacts child custody in Maryland.