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Divorce mediation is an out-of-court process in which spouses meet with a neutral third party (the mediator) to identify issues of dispute, discuss possible options, and negotiate a separation agreement. The objective of mediation is to achieve an agreement where the parties themselves have control over the terms.

Maryland will recognize as valid out-of-state divorces that meet the requirements of the court granting the divorce judgment.

Divorce is the ending of a marriage ordered by a court. Because marriage is considered a civil contract between the parties under Maryland law, the complete dissolution of marriage is a divorce.

To file for divorce in Maryland one party must be resident in Maryland. To show that you are a Maryland resident for purposes of a divorce, you must be physically living in Maryland.

As part of a divorce, a party can ask the court for an order to resume using his or her prior name.

A few facts on how property is treated during a divorce in Maryland and a quiz to see if you should represent yourself in your divorce.

Divorce can affect your income taxes. Your written settlement agreement should state how you and your spouse will handle the issues in this article.

If you are in the U.S. on a visa that was granted based on your spouse’s application, a divorce or separation may affect your lawful status and ability to stay in the U.S. You must be careful in choosing whether and when to separate or get a divorce. This article will help you weigh your options.

When a former spouse fails to comply with a court order, the other spouse may ask the court for help getting the former spouse to comply.

Under certain conditions, a state court may award a portion of one spouse's military retired pay to the other, as part of a divorce order.

Frequently Asked Questions about Name Change in Maryland

A couple may privately enter into an oral or written agreement to live apart. This is typically called a marital settlement agreement, separation agreement, or property settlement agreement.

Alimony is a periodic payment by one former spouse to the other to provide an opportunity for the recipient spouse to become self-supporting.

If you are handling your own divorce, one important type of marital property that can be easily overlooked is the interest one spouse has in the other spouse's pension, retirement, profit sharing, or deferred compensation plan(s).

Federal legislation gives spouses and divorced spouses some rights in a worker’s pension plan and social security benefits.