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A few important aspects in case of a Baltimore Divorce |
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Baltimore Divorce cases fall under the jurisdiction of Maryland divorce laws. It is useful to know some basic aspects of a Baltimore Divorce case.
Baltimore Divorce Residency Requirement
The Maryland divorce law stipulates a minimum one-year residency in case the grounds for divorce happened outside the state of Maryland. Or, if at least one of the spouses is a resident of the state of Maryland, he or she may file a divorce petition in a county where at least one of the spouses resides. In case the grounds for divorce are insanity of the spouse, the residency requirement is extended to two years.
Grounds for Baltimore Divorce
Under the Maryland divorce laws, a divorce can be granted on the basis of at least one of the following grounds: (a) If one of the spouses is accused of committing adultery (b) If one of the spouses has deserted for a period of minimum one year (c) If there has been a voluntary separation between the spouses for a minimum of one year (d) If one of the spouses has been convicted and imprisoned for at least three years or more. (e) If the spouses have been living separately and apart from each other for at least two years (f) If one of the spouses has been insane and inside an asylum or hospital for at least three years (g) If one of the spouses is accused of cruel behavior (h) If one of the spouses has displayed extremely vicious behavior toward the other spouse or towards a minor child, and there is no reasonable hope of reconciliation.
Baltimore Divorce Simplified Procedure
Maryland divorce law does not allow summary divorces to take place. Although marriage settlement agreement is specifically authorized by statute and could be used for corroboration of a petitioner's testimony that a settlement was done voluntarily, if: (a) The agreement clearly mentions that the two parties unanimously agreed to separate (b) The agreement was signed under oath prior to the filing of divorce application.
Additionally, both parties must file a financial affidavit, and a joint statement of marital and non-marital assets. The forms for the financial statement and for the joint property statement are available with the court as per Maryland Rules. Lastly, the law states that in a circumstance of default, the divorce may be granted only when the complainant spouse has testified before the court.
The filing guidelines should be followed carefully while submitting divorce documents to the court.
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