What Are the Grounds for Divorce in Maryland? - Zirkin and Schmerling Law

What Are the Grounds for Divorce in Maryland?

A Maryland divorce is either a divorce with grounds or a no-fault divorce. Acceptable grounds include desertion, adultery, imprisonment for a crime, cruelty, insanity, and vicious conduct toward the spouse or children. For a no-fault divorce, a year-long separation or mutual consent is sufficient.