Contested and Uncontested Divorce
Nicholas C. Minshew, Attorney at Law, provides legal services to individuals who are contemplating whether to file for divorce or facing divorce proceedings that have already been initiated. If you have questions regarding the divorce process, a family law attorney can assist you with your divorce as well as related issues such as child support, child custody, visitation, and alimony and spousal support.
A contested divorce can involve many complex personal and financial issues such as the division of marital assets and debts, alimony, child support and child custody. The decisions that are made will likely affect your life and those of your family members for many years. A divorce lawyer can assist in navigating the divorce process and address issues such as how to divorce, filing for divorce, grounds for divorce, annulment, divorce settlement, and uncontested divorce.
An absolute divorce in Maryland is permanent, allows the former spouses to remarry, and resolves issues relating to property. A court may grant a divorce based on certain grounds, including the following:
Voluntary Separation
Spouses may divorce if they mutually and voluntarily separate and have lived separate and apart for a period of twelve consecutive months in Maryland, and six months in Washington, D.C., and there is no hope or expectation of a reconciliation.
Two-year Separation
Maryland recognizes a two-year separation in which spouses may divorce after having lived separate and apart for a period of twenty-four consecutive months, regardless of whether the separation was mutual and voluntary.
Desertion and Constructive Desertion
Desertion occurs when one spouse has abandoned the marital home for a period of twelve consecutive months with no intention of returning. Constructive desertion, on the other hand, occurs when one spouse’s behavior causes the other spouse to leave the marital home.
Cruelty and Viscous Conduct
Cruelty and vicious conduct occurs when one spouse abuses the other party or a child.
Adultery
Adultery occurs when one spouse voluntary has sexual relations with a person who is not his/her spouse.
To schedule a consultation to discuss your specific family law issue with a divorce attorney, contact Attorney Nicholas Minshew at (240) 386-8705 or fill out our contact form. The Law Office of Nicholas C. Minshew, Attorney at Law, provides legal services to residents in Washington, D.C., and throughout Maryland including Montgomery County, Frederick County, Prince George's County and Howard County.
A contested divorce can involve many complex personal and financial issues such as the division of marital assets and debts, alimony, child support and child custody. The decisions that are made will likely affect your life and those of your family members for many years. A divorce lawyer can assist in navigating the divorce process and address issues such as how to divorce, filing for divorce, grounds for divorce, annulment, divorce settlement, and uncontested divorce.
An absolute divorce in Maryland is permanent, allows the former spouses to remarry, and resolves issues relating to property. A court may grant a divorce based on certain grounds, including the following:
Voluntary Separation
Spouses may divorce if they mutually and voluntarily separate and have lived separate and apart for a period of twelve consecutive months in Maryland, and six months in Washington, D.C., and there is no hope or expectation of a reconciliation.
Two-year Separation
Maryland recognizes a two-year separation in which spouses may divorce after having lived separate and apart for a period of twenty-four consecutive months, regardless of whether the separation was mutual and voluntary.
Desertion and Constructive Desertion
Desertion occurs when one spouse has abandoned the marital home for a period of twelve consecutive months with no intention of returning. Constructive desertion, on the other hand, occurs when one spouse’s behavior causes the other spouse to leave the marital home.
Cruelty and Viscous Conduct
Cruelty and vicious conduct occurs when one spouse abuses the other party or a child.
Adultery
Adultery occurs when one spouse voluntary has sexual relations with a person who is not his/her spouse.
To schedule a consultation to discuss your specific family law issue with a divorce attorney, contact Attorney Nicholas Minshew at (240) 386-8705 or fill out our contact form. The Law Office of Nicholas C. Minshew, Attorney at Law, provides legal services to residents in Washington, D.C., and throughout Maryland including Montgomery County, Frederick County, Prince George's County and Howard County.
