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You don't have to face the overwhelming stress of divorce alone. Let us be your trusted partner during this challenging chapter of your life.
At the Law Office of Chelsea M. Sadler LLC, we recognize the emotional and psychological toll that a divorce in Maryland can take. Our mission is to provide you with the necessary support and guidance to navigate the complexities of the court system with ease.
The Law Office of Chelsea M. Sadler firmly believes in exploring all possibilities for reconciliation, ensuring divorce is considered as a last resort. Once all reconciliation options have been explored, we will guide you through the process, meticulously prepare and file the required documents, and offer strategic advice for your next steps.
Your case will be handled with the utmost dedication, ensuring that your goals are understood and pursued. With our genuine care and commitment, we strive to minimize stress and anxiety, allowing you to focus on healing and embracing a new future.
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Grounds for Divorce in Cecil and Harford Counties in Maryland
There are two types of divorce in Maryland: Absolute Divorce and Limited Divorce.
Absolute Divorce in Cecil and Harford Counties in Maryland
An absolute divorce ends the marital relationship completely. There are seven grounds for an absolute divorce in Maryland:
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Adultery.
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Desertion for a period of 12 months.
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The cruelty of treatment towards one's spouse or the spouse's minor child, if there is no reasonable expectation of reconciliation.
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Excessively vicious conduct towards one's spouse or the minor child of the spouse, if there is no reasonable expectation of reconciliation.
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Insanity, where the insane spouse has been confined to a mental institution for three years prior to the filing of a complaint for divorce.
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Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor in any court, where the convicted spouse has been sentenced to serve at least 3 years in a penal institution and, at the time of the filing for divorce, has already served 12 months of the sentence.
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One-year separation and no expectation of reconciliation.
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Mutual consent—no minor children. You and your spouse must have a mutually signed Marital Separation Agreement.
Our "Beginning The Divorce Process" Checklist
Most of the work of a divorce involves separating your joint finances and assets. We have put together a basic checklist to help begin to understand and give you ideas about separating your finances and assets Click the checklist process image for your free download. For further questions and to book a consultation click below.
Limited Divorce in Cecil and Harford Counties in Maryland
Limited divorce grants a spouse the right to live separately from the other spouse, but does not end the legal marital relationship. Accordingly, spouses are not free to remarry upon the entry of a limited divorce.
There are four grounds for a limited divorce in Maryland:
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Cruelty of treatment towards one's spouse or the minor child of the spouse
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Excessively vicious conduct towards one's spouse or the minor child of the spouse
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Desertion
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Voluntary separation of the parties, with no expectation of reconciliation
