Helping You Get A Fresh Start After Divorce

People pin all their hopes on marriage working out. When the marriage comes apart, and a couple seeks divorce, the financial and family consequences can leave both sides in shock. In the family law practice at Reinstein, Glackin & Herriott, LLC, our job is to minimize this feeling and help our clients get a fresh start.

Our lawyers enjoy the respect of our peers and prestigious distinctions from numerous rating and ranking organizations. But at the end of the day, what matters most to us is that you are making a successful transition in your life.

Highly Regarded Family Law Attorneys

Located in Annapolis, the attorneys at Reinstein, Glackin & Herriott, LLC, work to resolve family law matters in Maryland such as:

• Contested and uncontested divorce
• Child custody/parenting and visitation issues
• Child support and paying for college
• Alimony/spousal support/spousal maintenance
• Division of assets
• Modifications and enforcement
• High net worth divorce
• Divorces involving family-owned businesses
• Military divorce
• Same-sex marriage
• Mediated resolutions of family disputes
• Legal separation

There are no “minor” items on this list. Each one involves an important aspect of your life. Our attorneys know that the outcome to these issues will shape the quality of the life you will live. That’s why we put in long hours seeking the most positive results for you.

When your financial future and your relationship with your children are at stake, hire lawyers with the experience to pursue your interests.

How Do You Get A Divorce In Maryland?

To file for divorce in Maryland, you or your spouse must have lived in the state for at least six months (one year if grounds occurred outside Maryland). Then, you need to do the following:

• File a Complaint for Absolute Divorce in the circuit court of your county, specifying grounds, residency and requests for child custody, support, alimony or property division. Required documents include marriage certificates and financial records.
• Serve your spouse via sheriff, private process server, certified mail or voluntary acknowledgment. If they don’t respond within 30 days (60 if out-of-state), you may seek a default judgment, subject to court approval with supporting evidence.
• The court may mandate mediation to resolve disputes over custody, finances or assets, aiming to minimize conflict and legal costs. If mediation fails, a hearing or trial settles contested issues. Uncontested divorces may take a few months; complex cases can exceed a year.

Our attorneys assist with accurate paperwork, evidence collection and court navigation, ensuring compliance with Maryland laws. We explain legal terms clearly, helping you make informed decisions to protect your rights and secure a fair outcome.

What Are The Grounds For Divorce In Maryland?

Maryland now recognizes only no-fault grounds for divorce, having eliminated fault-based grounds as of October 1, 2023. The state has moved to a fully no-fault system, streamlining the process and focusing on mutual consent, separation, or irreconcilable differences.

Maryland’s no-fault divorce grounds include:

• Mutual consent – available to all couples, including those with minor children, if a written settlement agreement resolves all issues

• Six-month separation – living separate and apart for at least six months without interruption

• Irreconcilable differences – demonstrating that the marriage has broken down beyond repair, regardless of the duration of separation

Selecting appropriate grounds impacts timelines and financial outcomes. Our attorneys evaluate your case, recommend strategic grounds, gather necessary evidence, and advocate for a favorable resolution.

Looking To Make A Fresh Start?

We can help. Contact our office in Annapolis to speak to the divorce lawyers at Reinstein, Glackin & Herriott, LLC, at our local office number: 301-850-7349.