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Maryland Divorce Guide

Everything you need to know about filing for divorce in Maryland. Residency requirements, court processes, support calculations, and more.

Overview

Residency Requirement

6 months

Separation Period

365 days

Grounds for Divorce

Fault & No-Fault

Filing Process

Court System

Circuit Court

Filing Fees

$165-$185

Key Steps

7 guided steps

Support & Custody

Support Calculation Method

Income Shares Model

Maryland uses the income shares model to determine child support obligations. Key factors include each parent's income, number of children, healthcare costs, and childcare expenses.

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