Maryland divorce at a glance
Residency requirement
If grounds occurred in MD: just be a resident when filing. If grounds occurred outside MD: one party resident 6 months before filing (FL 7-101).
No-fault ground
Since 10/1/2023 (FL 7-103 rewrite) three grounds, all effectively no-fault: (1) MUTUAL CONSENT — signed written settlement agreement resolving alimony/property/children, NO separation period, NO corroborating witness, divorce possible in weeks; (2) 6-month…
Filing fee
$165 circuit court filing fee for self-represented divorce filings (plus ~$? service). Fee waiver: CC-DR-089 Request for Waiver of Prepaid Costs (+ CC-DR-088 final costs waiver).
Child support
CC-DR-034 Child Support Guidelines Worksheet A (primary physical custody) and CC-DR-035 Worksheet B (shared physical custody). Model: INCOME SHARES (FL 12-201 et seq.; shared-custody threshold 25% overnights). Official…
E-filing (self-represented)
MDEC (Maryland Electronic Courts, Tyler Odyssey File & Serve) statewide in all counties. Mandatory for attorneys; OPTIONAL for self-represented litigants (SRL e-filing opened broadly May 2024; once…
County differences
LOW — CC-DR forms uniform statewide, single MDEC system, uniform fee structure; a few counties add differentiated case-management/scheduling practices but no distinct filing forms.
Official statewide forms
YES — official statewide CC-DR form series on mdcourts.gov used in every circuit court: CC-DR-020 Complaint for Absolute Divorce (with official instructions CC-DR-IN-020), CC-DR-050 Answer, CC-DR-116 Marital Settlement…
Official source: Maryland court forms & self-help. Always confirm current forms and fees with the court before filing.
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Maryland divorce FAQ
Do I need a lawyer to get divorced in Maryland?
No. Maryland allows you to file for divorce yourself (pro se). LawCat prepares your Maryland divorce documents free, and you pay only the court’s filing fee. You can hire an attorney at any point if your case becomes complicated.
How long do I have to live in Maryland to file for divorce?
If grounds occurred in MD: just be a resident when filing. If grounds occurred outside MD: one party resident 6 months before filing (FL 7-101).
How much does it cost to file for divorce in Maryland?
$165 circuit court filing fee for self-represented divorce filings (plus ~$? service). Fee waiver: CC-DR-089 Request for Waiver of Prepaid Costs (+ CC-DR-088 final costs waiver). With LawCat your documents are free, so the filing fee is typically your only unavoidable cost — and it can often be waived if you can’t afford it.
This page is general information about Maryland’s court process, not legal advice for your situation, and LawCat is not a law firm. Forms and fees change — verify with the official court source above. Reviewed 2026.