Uncontested Divorce in Maryland
A simple, affordable uncontested divorce in Maryland. SimpleDivorce prepares court-ready forms, handles filing and service on your spouse, and keeps you updated to the final decree.
Filing an Uncontested Divorce in Maryland
The facts that shape a Maryland divorce — confirmed with you during intake.
Where you file
Circuit Court
Residency requirement
One spouse must reside in Maryland when the grounds for divorce arise there, or either spouse must have lived in Maryland for at least 6 months before filing if the grounds arose elsewhere.
Court filing fee
$165 — varies by county, passed through at cost
Waiting period
No mandatory waiting period for a mutual-consent divorce with a full signed settlement agreement; divorcing on the separation ground instead requires living apart for 6 months before filing.
Grounds
Maryland allows no-fault divorce by mutual consent with a signed settlement agreement, by 6 months of separation, or based on irreconcilable differences, with no need to prove fault.
Typical timeline
Most mutual-consent cases finalize in 2 to 4 months with no mandatory separation period; cases relying on the 6-month separation ground take at least 6 months of living apart before filing, plus court processing time.
Serving your spouse
If not filing jointly, the other spouse must be served. Options include sheriff service, private process server, or spouse may sign an Acceptance of Service form or Waiver of Service.
Fee waiver
File a request with supporting financial documents
Common Maryland Divorce Forms
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