Maryland Residency Requirements for Filing for Divorce
It doesn’t matter which state you got married in. The divorce is filed and is subject to the laws of the state where you currently reside. As long as one of the spouses lives in Maryland, he or she can file for divorce in Maryland. There are specific residency requirements you might have to meet […]
New Ground for Divorce in Maryland: Divorce by Mutual Consent
Effective October 1, 2015, Maryland Family Law has a new ground for divorce called “divorce by mutual consent.” This is great news for many couples who arrived at the decision to divorce together and would rather not wait to meet the 12-month separation requirement. However, this new ground for divorce is not for everyone and […]
An Average Timeline for Divorce in Maryland
You’ve probably heard from your friends or relatives about divorces that drag on for years. Maybe your previous divorce was one of those dreadful experiences. But it doesn’t have to be! At Alan L. Billian, P.A., our Owings Mills family law attorneys have simplified and “de-stressed” divorces for numerous couples, and we can help you […]
Contested vs. Uncontested Divorce in Maryland
In Maryland, as in most states, a divorce can be contested or uncontested. We’ve touched on this topic before when we talked about mediation, litigation, four-way meetings and collaborative law, but let’s explore it in more detail. As Maryland divorce lawyers, we get approached quite frequently by clients who are looking for an uncontested divorce […]
5 Qualities of a Good Divorce Lawyer
There is certainly no lack of lawyers in Maryland or in US, for that matter. But a law school diploma alone is no guarantee that you will get the top-notch legal advice you are expecting. This is especially true for divorce attorneys, because the area of family law requires a different approach than, let’s say, […]
5 Tips for a Smooth and Stress-Free Divorce
Divorce is never a pleasant experience. It is liberating at the end, but the whole process that takes you there can be painful if you are approaching it the wrong way. At Alan L. Billian, P.A., we believe in separating happily—we even wrote a book about it. Our Owings Mills divorce attorneys are happy to […]
7 Grounds for Divorce in Maryland
If you are seriously considering ending your marriage, then you probably have a good reason that led you to this decision. In legal terms, this reason (or reasons) is your grounds for divorce. You or your spouse will need to prove these grounds in court in order for the judge to grant you divorce. Keep […]
