New Maryland Law Extends Grounds for Divorce Without Separation
Maryland’s family law has been steadily expanding the ability for consenting couples to obtain a divorce with a minimum of expense and litigation. A Maryland couple with children had to be separated for at least one year before an action for divorce could be filed, even if both husband and wife had agreed to the divorce and its terms. The Maryland legislature has now created a new grounds for divorce by agreement, without separation, even if children are involved. The new statute (SB120), effective October 1, 2018, provides that divorcing parties with minor children can get divorced with no required…