Is a Separation Agreement Legal in Maryland?
Yes, Maryland law permits couples to consent mutually in a written agreement to the terms of divorce, such as matters of spousal support, property division, and child-care rights.[1]
Divorce Requirements
- Filing Fee: $165
- Residency: If the cause of the separation did not occur in the state, then at least one of the parties must have resided in the state for at least six months before filing.[2]
- Where to File: In the circuit court in the county where either spouse lives.
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