Annulment
Annulment is a relatively rare special action that establishes that your marriage never existed. If a court finds the facts necessary to grant an annulment it is as if you and your spouse were never married.
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What is a Divorce Decree?
A divorce decree is a formal order issued by the court at the end of the divorce proceeding.
Military Divorce: Enforcing State Court Awards under USFSPA
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.
Who May Marry in Maryland
Married persons are generally regarded by the courts as parties to a contract. This contract can be validly entered into (or dissolved) only by following Maryland Family Law statutes.
ERISA, Pensions and Social Security
Federal legislation gives spouses and divorced spouses some rights in a worker’s pension plan and social security benefits.
Marriage License and Ceremony
How to get a marriage license in Maryland, and who is allowed to officiate the marriage ceremony.
Family Mediation
Family mediation is the mediation of disputes in actions for divorce, annulment, paternity, child custody or visitation, child support, or alimony. Mediation can be used to resolve the entire range of family disputes either court proceedings or after (e.g., continuing disputes from a custody agreement).
Prince George’s County Rental and Housing Laws
The following laws and rules apply only to residents or property in Prince George’s County. Note that the following rules apply only to Prince George’s County, and do not apply to any other areas of Maryland.