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| Feb 28, 2007 3:28 pm |
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re: re: Question about Divorce through Power of Attorney |
Marielena Alvarez
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This has nothing whatsoever to do with where you got married, you get divorced where you live.
Check with the state in which you live, if your spouse lives in a different state, check on requirements for both. One state may have a shorter separation requirement or offer no-fault options. You will need an absolute divorce in order to remarry.
Maryland requires one year of living apart before you can file for divorce. There are no fault divorces which are the simplest but if property and child custody issues are involved you should consult an attorney. In any case, if you and your spouse can come to an agreement on division of property, assets and child custody, things will go smoother. However, a lawyer should be involved if you cannot come to an agreement on your own or if mediation fails.
In some cases you do not need a lawyer. I had a lawyer draw up my separation agreement, got it signed and notarized and it gets filed when you file for divorce. One only party need appear before the judge for a no fault divorce.
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