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Dissolution of marriage is generally another term for divorce—but in some states it specifically refers to an uncontested divorce—a no fault divorce with a written separation agreement. And in California, for example, there is a summary dissolution that provides an expedited process under limited circumstances (California Family Code §2400).

The laws regarding various methods for dissolving a marriage are usually located in a state’s statutes—often in the Family Code or Domestic Relations Code.

In Maryland, dissolution of marriage is synonymous with divorce. Maryland law allows for both fault-based and no-fault divorces. For a no-fault divorce, the state requires a period of separation, where the parties live apart without cohabitation for 12 consecutive months before filing for divorce. Alternatively, if the parties have a mutual consent divorce, they can proceed without a waiting period if they have a written settlement agreement and have no minor children in common. The relevant statutes governing divorce in Maryland can be found in the Family Law Article of the Maryland Code. Unlike California, Maryland does not offer a summary dissolution process. The dissolution of marriage in Maryland is a judicial process that may involve issues such as alimony, child support, custody, and division of property, which are resolved either through mutual agreement or by the court.

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