Legal Separation in Maryland and the District of Columbia: A Few Things To Know

Instead of seeking a divorce, some couples start off with a legal separation. The difference is that a divorce will fully and completely dissolve the marriage, whereas, by contrast, a legal separation leaves the marriage intact but allows the couple to live separately and apart. Both types of proceedings are legal in the sense that… Continue reading Legal Separation in Maryland and the District of Columbia: A Few Things To Know

MD Divorce Attorneys: Will Courts Enforce a Divorce Settlement & Separation Agreement?

In general, marriages in Maryland (and the District of Columbia) end when a divorce court officially enters an order of divorce or dissolution. These are often called “divorce decrees.” In Maryland, the official document is called a “Judgment of Absolute Divorce.” If the couple sought a limited divorce, then the official court order would be… Continue reading MD Divorce Attorneys: Will Courts Enforce a Divorce Settlement & Separation Agreement?

Difference Between Legal Separation And Divorce

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When it feels like your marriage is coming to an end, the situation can be very difficult for everyone involved. There are emotional, practical, and financial aspects of a marriage separation to consider — it’s not a question of “breaking up” and that being the end of it. Choosing to end a marriage is a… Continue reading Difference Between Legal Separation And Divorce

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