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As a public policy marriage is encouraged in the State of Maryland, and divorce is relatively discouraged. In Maryland, "marriage" is defined as a civil contract between two people or parties (regardless of gender) which is recognized under Maryland law. " Divorce" is the ending of a marriage as ordered by the proper Circuit Court in Maryland. The Circuit Court may issue an order or "decree" of divorce to end a marriage when there are certain grounds that have been met.
There are two types of divorce in Maryland : (1) absolute and (2) limited. An "absolute" divorce actually dissolves the marriage. A "limited" divorce is frequently referred to as a " legal separation".
A "limited" divorce is generally used by people who: (1) do not yet have grounds for an absolute divorce; (20 need financial relief; and (3) are not able to settle their differences privately. When the court orders a limited divorce, it means the divorce is not permanent. During a limited divorce, the parties live apart, but they remain legally married. Although they are still married, neither party has the right to have sexual relations with the other. And, they may not remarry anyone during this period. If a party in a limited divorce has sexual relations with another person , that party is considered to have committed adultery.
Once a court-ordered decree of "absolute" divorce is "entered", the parties are free to marry again (remarry). Further, one party can no longer automatically inherit property from the other party. Any property previously owned by the couple in their marriage automatically becomes held in common; which means each party owns one-half of the property. The absolute divorce decree may provide, among other things, for : (1) custody of children (and child support); payment of alimony; marital property division, etc.
"Attitude" is very important during divorce. An attitude of "successfully surviving" a divorce is far better than an attitude of "winning" a divorce action. No one really "wins" a divorce action.
Consult your attorney and think thoroughly before making important decisions in a divorce. Divorce can be a life-changing event; treat it as such.
Remember : In the vast majority of cases, you are the one getting the divorce from your spouse --- not the children.
Do not believe everything other people tell you about their divorce. Every divorce is different, and unique.
Do not lose track of your "big picture" for your life during the divorce process.
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