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Uncontested Divorce in Maryland
If you wish to process an uncontested divorce in Maryland, our service allows you to do so in an organized, legally sound manner, with documentation prepared by a legal team that reviews each case individually.
We work exclusively with non-contested divorces, meaning when both parties have reached a complete agreement on all terms of the divorce.
If you wish to confirm that your case meets the requirements:
Residency Requirement in Maryland
To file for divorce in Maryland, the state residency requirement must be met in accordance with current law.
Eligibility depends on whether you or your spouse meet the residency requirements in the state:
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If your spouse lives in Maryland
If you or your spouse have resided in Maryland for at least six (6) months before filing the petition, then you may file for divorce in Maryland.
In this case, the divorce is generally filed in the Circuit Court of the county where the Petitioner resides, where the Respondent spouse resides, or where both resided at the time of separation.
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If your spouse lives outside of Maryland
If neither you nor your spouse have met the six (6)-month residency requirement, then you must wait until one of you meets this requirement before being able to file a divorce petition in Maryland.
This requirement is mandatory and the court will not accept the case until the minimum residency period is met.
Costs of Uncontested Divorce in Maryland
The process is divided into phases, and each phase must be fully paid before it begins.
Service Fee
$195 or 2 payments of $99
(installment payment)*
Legal Compliance Fee
$176 o $88
per spouse
Court Filing Fees
$260
(Payment via Zelle or Money Order)
* If the customer chooses the installment payment option (2 x $99):
- The first payment of $99 covers the review of the case by our legal team to determine whether we can accept it or whether it falls outside the limited scope of our service.
- The second payment of $99 must be made before the documents are finalized and sent for review.
Legal work begins only after the first payment is received. Document drafting requires the Service Fee to be paid in full.
Additional Services (Optional):
Hearing Appearance
If the Court orders the attorney to be present at the hearing, the customer must pay the attorney appearance fee.
$395 / $495
Revision Fee
(Revisions due to our error are free of charge.)
$25–$50
Case Dismissal Fee
(includes state fee and legal fees)
$90
How Does the Process Work in Maryland?
1
Pre-Qualification
The process begins with a pre-qualification to confirm that you meet the basic requirements, including the six-month residency requirement in Maryland.
2
Initial Payment and Legal Review
After paying the Service Fee, you complete a detailed questionnaire that allows us to analyze your case and determine whether we can accept it or it falls outside our limited scope. If the case is accepted and the Service Fee is paid in full, our legal team prepares the documentation in accordance with Maryland law.
3
Document Verification
The Petitioner reviews the documents first, pays the Legal Compliance Fee, after which the spouse reviews the documents. Then, both parties sign and notarize the documents online.
4
Final Verification and Filing
Before filing the case, a final legal compliance verification is conducted. Once the court filing fees are paid, the case is filed electronically with the corresponding court.
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Court Filing
The court receives the documentation and begins the review process in accordance with state regulations.
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Hearing and Waiting Period
Maryland requires a mandatory waiting period of 30 days before the judgment may be issued. Additionally, at least one judicial hearing is mandatory, which in uncontested cases is usually brief and formal. If you wish, you may retain the additional service for one of our attorneys to appear on your behalf when permitted by law.
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Final Decision
After the hearing(s), the judge issues the final divorce decision.
Division of Assets and Debts in Maryland
Maryland is an equitable distribution state. This means that assets and debts acquired during the marriage must be divided fairly, though not necessarily in exactly equal shares.
There is an initial presumption of equality, but the court may depart from it based on multiple factors. What matters is that the agreement between the parties be reasonable and equitable.
Not all assets are divided. Separate property – such as those acquired before the marriage, inheritances, or personal gifts – generally remains with its owner.
For the divorce to be non-contested, both spouses must agree on the allocation of all assets and liabilities.
Alimony
In Maryland, alimony is granted only in specific circumstances, when the court determines that a spouse is unable to support themselves or lacks the capacity to generate sufficient income.
The duration of alimony depends primarily on the length of the marriage and the limits established by state law.
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Minor Children
In most non-contested divorces, the parents have already reached an agreement on custody and residence of the children.
Maryland law favors shared custody (though not necessarily equal physical custody) and promotes frequent and continuous contact with both parents when it is in the best interest of the minor.
There is a legal presumption against granting custody to a person who has committed domestic violence, neglect, or abuse against the other spouse or a minor. In these cases, the court may impose restricted custody and supervised visitation.
Our attorneys can draft a customized visitation schedule. If the agreement is complex, an additional fee may apply for specialized review and drafting.
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Child Support
Child support is mandatory and must be paid by the non-custodial parent. Even if the parent is unemployed, the court may calculate the obligation as if they had income equivalent to the minimum wage.
Maryland applies the Income Shares model, in accordance with the Maryland Child Support Guidelines. El cálculo se basa en los ingresos combinados de los padres y en el número de hijos.
Our team calculates child support in accordance with current state guidelines and adjusts the amount when the obligated parent has other children outside the marriage.
Name Restoration
If your spouse wishes to restore their previous surname, they must personally file the corresponding petition with the court. As a third party, we cannot file that motion on behalf of the spouse.
Transparency and Scope of Service
Our service is designed exclusively for non-contested divorces. If the case becomes contested or requires litigation, you will be notified promptly and independent legal representation will be recommended.
We guarantee the correct preparation of documents in accordance with Maryland law. We cannot guarantee the judge's decision or the final outcome of the process.
Our friendly team is here to help you!
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In an agreed divorce, the spouses can file their divorce in any County in Washington. The Circuit Court in Lee County, Washington, allows you to complete your agreed divorce without a court appearance. As such, to offer a genuinely virtual, 100% online divorce, we prepare divorce documents for filing in Lee County Circuit Court. There may be other counties where a court appearance is not required, but most counties require a court appearance. Should you wish to file in a county other than Lee County, we can prepare your documents for that county, but we charge $100 extra to draft documents for counties other than Lee. If you wish to file in a county other than Lee County, a court appearance will likely be required to finalize your agreed divorce. We know that some people – even other attorneys – might tell you that at least one of the parties (you or your spouse) must go to court at least once before your divorce can be granted. This is not accurate. We have assisted thousands with their agreed Washington divorce, for which no court appearance was required using the Circuit Court in Lee County, Washington.