{"id":2313,"date":"2016-12-21T00:00:47","date_gmt":"2016-12-21T00:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fdfamilylaw.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=2313"},"modified":"2023-04-26T18:23:15","modified_gmt":"2023-04-26T18:23:15","slug":"divorce-the-difference-between-absolute-and-limi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fdfamilylaw.com\/divorce-the-difference-between-absolute-and-limi\/","title":{"rendered":"Divorce: The Difference Between Absolute and Limited Divorce in the State of Maryland"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When couples seek to divorce, they may quickly get overwhelmed.\u00a0 In the state of Maryland, the type of divorce that one may file for depends on the facts and circumstances of a given marriage.<\/p>\n<h2>Absolute Divorce<\/h2>\n<p>Absolute divorce is governed by Maryland Statute\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mgaleg.maryland.gov\/webmga\/frmStatutesText.aspx?article=gfl&amp;section=7-103&amp;ext=html&amp;session=2017RS&amp;tab=subject5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a77-103<\/a>.\u00a0 As you might imagine, when an absolute divorce is granted, the marriage is over.\u00a0 Couples are free to remarry.\u00a0 There are eight specific situations where a couple can file for an absolute divorce.\u00a0 Each of these situations has additional sub requirements that will be discussed in greater detail below.\u00a0 They include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adultery;<\/li>\n<li>Desertion;<\/li>\n<li>Criminal convictions;<\/li>\n<li>A 12 month separation;<\/li>\n<li>Insanity;<\/li>\n<li>Cruelty;<\/li>\n<li>Excessively vicious conduct;<\/li>\n<li>Mutual consent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Adultery<\/h2>\n<p>In the state of Maryland, adultery is defined as a married person having intercourse with someone who is not their spouse.<\/p>\n<h2>Desertion<\/h2>\n<p>Desertion qualifies if three requirements are met.\u00a0 First, the desertion is deliberate.\u00a0 Additionally, the deserter must believe the desertion to be final, with no reasonable expectation that the couple will reconcile.\u00a0 Finally, the desertion must be ongoing without interruption for 12 months or more.<\/p>\n<h2>Criminal Convictions<\/h2>\n<p>Criminal convictions can be a basis if a party to the marriage has been convicted of either a misdemeanor or felony in any state and has been sentenced to serve at least 3 years in a penal institution.\u00a0 Alternatively, if a party receives an indeterminate sentence, or has served 12 months of a sentence, this will qualify.<\/p>\n<h2>A 12 Month Separation<\/h2>\n<p>When the parties have lived apart without cohabitation for 12 consecutive months, they qualify under this section.<\/p>\n<h2>Insanity<\/h2>\n<p>Insanity can be grounds under limited circumstances.\u00a0 In order to use this ground, all three requirements below must be met:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The insane spouse has been confined to an institution for 3 years or more;<\/li>\n<li>At least two physicians competent in psychiatry testify the insanity is not curable, and that there is \u201cno hope of recovery\u201d; and<\/li>\n<li>At least one of the parties has been a resident of the state of Maryland for at least two years prior to filing for the divorce.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Cruelty<\/h2>\n<p>Where a spouse is sufficiently cruel to the party filing, and there is no reasonable expectation of reconciliation, this can be grounds.\u00a0 This is also true if the cruelty is towards or the party\u2019s minor child.<\/p>\n<h2>Excessively Vicious Conduct<\/h2>\n<p>Similarly, where a spouse commits excessively vicious conduct to a party filing, and there is no reasonable expectation of reconciliation, this can be grounds.\u00a0 This is also true if the cruelty is towards or the party\u2019s minor child.<\/p>\n<h2>Mutual Consent<\/h2>\n<p>Thanks to a recent change in Maryland law, there are some situations where parties can file for an absolute divorce by mutual consent, without waiting 12 months.\u00a0 This can happen if the parties don\u2019t have any minor children in common.\u00a0 The parties must come to an agreement that resolves issues of alimony and property distribution.\u00a0 Additionally, neither party can file a pleading to set aside the settlement agreement.\u00a0 Finally, both parties are required to appear before the court for the absolute divorce hearing.<\/p>\n<h2>Limited Divorce<\/h2>\n<p>Limited divorce is governed by Maryland Statute\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mgaleg.maryland.gov\/webmga\/frmStatutesText.aspx?article=gfl&amp;section=7-102&amp;ext=html&amp;session=2017RS&amp;tab=subject5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a77-102<\/a>.\u00a0 Unlike with an absolute divorce, couples are not free to remarry after filing for a limited divorce.\u00a0 If a party has sexual relations with someone other than their spouse after filing, that is considered adultery under the law.\u00a0This filing\u00a0is used, in part, to set the timeline for when a couple legally separates.\u00a0 After a 12 month separation, the couple can file for an absolute divorce.\u00a0 However, if the couple engages in sexual relations with each other after the date of the filing, this resets the clock and the 12 month separation time starts over.<\/p>\n<p>It is not necessary to file for a limited divorce in order to qualify for an absolute divorce after a 12 month separation.\u00a0 However, it can be a good idea to do so.<\/p>\n<p>The court can grant a limited divorce under the following circumstances:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cruelty;<\/li>\n<li>Excessively vicious conduct;<\/li>\n<li>Desertion; or<\/li>\n<li>Separation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Why You Should Consider Filing for a Limited Divorce<\/h2>\n<p>Some people may recognize the term \u201clegal separation.\u201d\u00a0 This best sums up the purpose behind a limited divorce.\u00a0 Issues that can be addressed in a limited divorce include child custody, child support, the use and possession of property, the responsibility of debts, the responsibility for health insurance coverage for both the spouse and any minor children, the division of assets, and alimony, where appropriate.<\/p>\n<p>A limited divorce, or legal separation, provides the parties with an opportunity to clearly delineate rights and responsibilities of both parties.\u00a0 Particularly in the area of calculating child support or alimony, there are legal requirements that the parties should expect to be held to during the filing of an absolute divorce.\u00a0 Filing a limited divorce can assist in managing the expectations of both parties.\u00a0 While\u00a0a legal separation\u00a0may start amicably, it can be important to have a legal document outlining all agreements regarding property, debts, and assets, should things get ugly later.<\/p>\n<h2>Trial Separation<\/h2>\n<p>Some couples are unsure whether a divorce is right for them.\u00a0 One of the advantages of a limited divorce is that it can set up the same parameters as an absolute divorce, but you remain legally married.\u00a0 This can be important to people for religious reasons.\u00a0 It can also provide for a trial separation to allow the parties to make a more informed decision about what is the best choice for their family.<\/p>\n<h2>If You Are Contemplating a Divorce<\/h2>\n<p>If you are considering a divorce, it is a good idea to talk to an attorney well versed in family law.\u00a0 At\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fdfamilylaw.com\/\">Fait &amp; DiLima<\/a>, we appreciate that family conflicts can be difficult.\u00a0 We have over 50 years of experience handling family law cases.\u00a0 Let our attorneys work with you to help calm the waters.\u00a0 Together we can discover the best possible outcome for you and your family.\u00a0 We offer our services as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fdfamilylaw.com\/\">Rockville Family Law Attorneys<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fdfamilylaw.com\/\">Fredrick Family Law Attorneys<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When couples seek to divorce, they may quickly get overwhelmed.\u00a0 In the state of Maryland, the type of divorce that one may file for depends on the facts and circumstances of a given marriage. 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