The information on this page is for general information only and is not meant to replace legal advice.

Family Law varies from state to state and the information on this page is in regard to Maryland Family Law only.   Maryland Family Law is sometimes changed, and therefore any information on this web site could be changed without Notice at any time.

Individual laws cannot be fully comprehended without understanding how they interact with each other and within the elaborate Maryland Family Law Court system, and trying to interpret individual laws without understanding how they each interact with each other and within this system could lessen the chances of achieving an outcome in your case that you would consider favorable.

It is in your best interest to consult an experienced Family Law attorney to get specific legal advice regarding your individual case or situation before acting, making any agreements, or filing anything regarding a Divorce or Custody case.



If the Grounds for Divorce occurred outside the State of Maryland, a party may not apply for a Divorce unless one of the parties has resided in the State of Maryland for at least one year before the application is filed.