Residency Requirement: Details Case law FL §7-101
| Has the caller lived in Maryland for at least one year? YES – OK to file | |
| If no, has his/her spouse? YES - OK to file | |
| If no, (caller/spouse have not lived in MD for more than 1 year), did the grounds for divorce take place in MD before either became a resident? YES – OK to file | |
| If no, cannot file now in MD | |
| Has a suit been filed? YES, who filed? Caller? Spouse? Details | |
 Divorce
Case Flowchart |
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| If no, look at Venue – (Where may they file?) | |
Grounds: What are anticipated
grounds for the divorce?
Define
Absolute & Limited Divorce - Absolute Grounds -
Limited
Grounds - Define Annulment
Is the case ripe? Grounds with time requirements
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Domestic Violence: Has caller experienced violence in the relationship? |
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| Questions and Answers (WLC) | Support: Law
Outline - Quick
Reference Custody: Law Outline - Quick Reference |
 Quick Reference Guide
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| Courthouse Locations and Directions (PLL) |
Finding Vital Records (PLL) | Sample Seperation Agreement (word) |
Peoples Law Library
Divorce
Updated by the Maryland State Law Library (MSLL)
Reviewed 6/6/08 (PLL/M.A.J.)
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