What are the grounds for divorce in Maryland?
There are two types of divorce in Maryland, a no-fault divorce based on separation or a divorce due to the fault of one party, such as adultery. Maryland does not recognize a divorce based on so-called irreconcilable differences. Maryland also grants limited divorces which essentially legal separations which allow the court to enter orders for matters such as child and spousal support. A limited divorce does not provide for final division of property (including pension and retirement funds) and does not permit remarriage. An absolute divorce terminates the marriage and determines all rights and obligations of the parties, including final division of property.
