{"id":2149,"date":"2019-05-22T00:00:30","date_gmt":"2019-05-22T00:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fdfamilylaw.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=2149"},"modified":"2023-04-26T14:58:32","modified_gmt":"2023-04-26T14:58:32","slug":"how-long-it-takes-to-divorce-5-factors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fdfamilylaw.com\/how-long-it-takes-to-divorce-5-factors\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long it Takes To Divorce \u2013 5 Factors"},"content":{"rendered":"
In almost every divorce case, the parties want to know how long it takes to divorce.\u00a0 It is a fair question.\u00a0 Unfortunately, there is not a simple answer to this question.\u00a0 There are a number of variables that can impact the amount of time it takes to complete the divorce proceedings in the state of Maryland.\u00a0 Unfortunately, not all variables are within the parties\u2019 control.\n

Whether One Party is at Fault<\/h2>\n

In certain situations, Maryland does not impose a waiting period for one to file for divorce.\u00a0 If, for example, one can prove adultery or cruelty, there is no waiting period.\u00a0 However, proving these allegations requires that certain legal standards are met.\u00a0 It is not enough for a spouse to assert adultery or cruelty.\u00a0 One must provide testimony in support of the allegations.\u00a0 Additionally, not all cruelty meets the legal standard for a fault-based ground upon which one can file with no waiting period.<\/p>\n

Whether the Parties Require A Waiting Period Prior to Divorce<\/h2>\n

In some cases, there is a waiting period for divorce.\u00a0 This requires a couple separate for 12 months.\u00a0 However, recently, Maryland passed a law providing for couples with children to divorce without a waiting period.\u00a0 However, this is conditioned on several factors, including:separation by mutual consent<\/p>\n