Either spouse may file for divorce in Maryland, unless the grounds for divorce occurred
outside Maryland. The divorce may be filed for in a county where either spouse resides.
[Annotated Code of Maryland; Family Law, Title 7, Section 7-103; and Maryland Rules,
Rule S-70].
The no-fault grounds for divorce in Maryland are: 1) the spouses have voluntarily lived
separate and apart for one year without interruption or cohabitation and there is no
reasonable expectation of reconciliation; or 2) the spouses have lived separate and apart
without interruption for two years. [Annotated Code of Maryland; Family Law, Title 7,
Section 7-103].
USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR MARYLAND
- Use these exact words, all in capital letters: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
MARYLAND
- Use these exact words, all in capital letters: BILL FOR DIVORCE
- Use the word "Plaintiff". Be sure the "P" is capitalized.
- Use the word "Defendant". Be sure the "D" is capitalized.
- Use these exact words, all in capital letters: DECREE OF DIVORCE
- Use the word "County" here.
Free Maryland Divorce Forms for Download
Following divorce forms are free for download. Most of the forms are provided with instructions on how to fill the form.
To download any of these divorce papers and forms just right click on the link and select "Save As...".
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