Maryland Divorce Forms


File Your Own Divorce in Maryland: Free Downloadable Divorce Forms

Sadly, over 50% of marriages fail. To add insult to injury, divorce proceedings can take years and cost thousands of dollars in legal fees. However, it is possible to file your own divorce in Maryland for no more than the state divorce form filing fees. This page provides all of the forms you need to initiate your do-it-yourself divorce in Maryland.


How to file for Divorce or Legal Separation in Maryland:

File a Complaint for Absolute Divorce or Complaint for Limited Divorce (Limited Divorce means Legal Separation). A form with more detailed instructions on getting an absolute Divorce is here at http://www.courts.state.md.us/family/forms/ccdrin020.pdf and instructions for getting a legal separation are here http://www.courts.state.md.us/family/forms/ccdrin021.pdf. If getting an absolute Divorce your spouse must file a Counter Complaint for Absolute Divorce. Then file a Financial Statement (Long) or Financial Statement (Short). You also can file a Joint Statement of Marital Property. Also you need to get a Court date so that you and your spouse can deal with the Divorce or Legal Separation in Court and make it finalized.


Maryland Divorce Forms


In Maryland, Divorces are handled by the The Judicial Branch of Maryland. It is quite possible to avoid lawyers' fees by filing for your own divorce in Maryland. You can download 6 of the forms you need to petition for divorce here - see the "who must file" section to determine which forms are relevant in your situation.

Form Used For:
Divorce Filing
Form Name:
Complaint for Absolute Divorce
Who Must File:
All individuals filing a divorce, legal separation, or nullification of marriage.

This is a form for filing for Divorce.

Form Used For:
Legal Separation Filing
Form Name:
Complaint for Limited Divorce
Who Must File:
All individuals filing for legal separation

This is a form for filing for applying for Legal Separation (Limited Divorce).

Form Used For:
Answer
Form Name:
Counter Complaint for Absolute Divorce
Who Must File:
Some individuals filing a divorce, legal separation, or nullification of marriage.

This is a form for responding to a Divorce complaint.

Form Used For:
Property Division
Form Name:
Financial Statement (Short)
Who Must File:
Some individuals filing a divorce, legal separation, or nullification of marriage.

This is a form for getting financial information to the court.

Form Used For:
Property Division
Form Name:
Financial Statement (Long)
Who Must File:
Some individuals filing a divorce, legal separation, or nullification of marriage.

This is a form for getting financial information to the court.

Form Used For:
Property Division
Form Name:
Joint Statement of Marital Property
Who Must File:
Some couples filing a divorce, legal separation, or nullification of marriage.

This is a form for jointing declaring marital property and non-marital property.


These Maryland divorce forms are sourced from the The Judicial Branch of Maryland at http://www.courts.state.md.us/family/formsindex.html#domesticrelations. Please note that while we do our best to ensure this list of forms is complete and up-to-date, we cannot be held responsible for omissions or errors in the information we provide. If you notice a mistake on this page, please let us know and we will fix it as soon as possible.