NOTE: On October 1, 2023, Maryland’s divorce law changed. This content has not yet been updated. The grounds for divorce are now mutual consent, 6-month separation, and irreconcilable differences. Limited divorce will not be available after October 1. Read the law. You may want to speak to a lawyer about how the changes affect your case. Talk to a free lawyer at your local Family Court Help Center or by calling the Maryland Court Help Center at 410-260-1392.
Divorce is a legal process by which the court ends a marriage. These videos cover the types of divorce and grounds for divorce, including mutual consent. You’ll also find information on alimony, name change, the division of and use of your property, and divorce forms and process. This video series does not include information on annulment.
Last updated: December 2019