Online Divorce
in Maryland

How to complete a do it yourself divorce in Maryland?

DIY divorce in Maryland may seem like a good option for couples on a budget. However, how easy is it to do everything on your own? Let’s see how the DIY process goes:

• The very first thing you need to is to check whether you meet the residency requirements of the state and county you live in; otherwise, you won’t be able to proceed. Besides, you need to make sure that you and your ex are in a full agreement to be eligible for uncontested dissolution.
• After that, you have to find the official website of the state of Maryland. There should be some useful divorce-related information – we recommend you get acquainted with it.
• Apart from that, you also need to find all the divorce forms required for your marriage dissolution. If some of them may seem unnecessary to you, it is better to double-check it with a lawyer or do your own research.
• If you and your ex have kids, keep special attention to this step. You need to check the state child support and custody guidelines and find out whether there are some parenting classes mandated by the court. Finally, find the child-related forms you need to fill in.
• Complete your paperwork. If there is something you don’t understand, research it not to make any mistakes when providing answers in the forms. The thing is that if you submit at least one incorrect document, the full package will be rejected by the court.
• Also, it is quite important to note that you have to leave some fields in the forms blank because they will be filled out by the clerk.
• Finally, find out whether you need to take up any classes to learn how to represent yourself during the hearing.
• Now you can print and sign the documents. However, please mind that some papers might have to be signed in front of the notary. If you do it without notary’s presence, you will have to fill out the forms all over again.