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Complaint For Absolute Divorce Form. This is a Maryland form and can be use in Circuit Court Statewide.
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TelephoneCOMPLAINT FOR ABSOLUTE DIVORCEPlaintiffDefendant( )( )CityStateAreaCodeTelephoneCityStateZip CodeAreaCodevs.NameStreet AddressZip CodeNameStreet Address Apt #Apt #I,, representing myself, state that:Name1.The defendant and I were married oninin a civil religious ceremony.MonthDayYearCity/County/State where Married 2. I have lived in Maryland since:Month/YearMy spouse has lived in Maryland since:Month/Year 3. The grounds for divorce occurred in the State of Maryland.The grounds for divorce occurred outside the State of Maryland and I or my spouse have been aresident of the State of Maryland for at least six (6) months prior to the date of the filing of thisComplaint. 4.Children (check one) We have no children together (skip paragraphs 6 through 11) orMy spouse and I are the parents of the following child(ren):NameDate of BirthNameDate of BirthNameDate of BirthNameDate of BirthNameDate of BirthNameDate of Birth5.I know of the following related cases concerning the child(ren) or parties (such as domesticviolence/protective order, paternity, divorce, custody, visitation (child access), CINA, delinquency,termination of parental rights, adoption or other cases): CourtPage 1 of 4CC-DR-020 (Rev. 10/2018) CIRCUIT COURT FOR, MARYLANDCase No.City/CountyCourt AddressLocated atCase No. Kind of CaseYear FiledResults or Status (if you know) American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com .primary physical custody of . StateAttach the most recent court order for the above-referenced court cases.I know of the following people, not parties to this case, who have physical custody of, or claimrights of legal custody, physical custody, or visitation (child access) with the child(ren):NameNameNameCurrent AddressCurrent AddressCurrent AddressThe child(ren) currently live(s) at:AddressThe child(ren) has/have lived in Maryland for at least six (6) months ( yes no), and in thefollowing places, with the persons indicated during the last five (5) years:Time Period It is in the best interest of the child(ren) that I have (check all that apply) jointName of Child(ren)jointName of Child(ren)sole legal custody (decision-making) of.Name of Child(ren)Page 2 of 4I have been a party, witness, or otherwise involved in the following cases about custody, CINA,Name(s)/Current Address of Person(s) with whom Child(ren) Livedguardianship, or visitation (child access) of the child(ren):with.NameI am seeking to establish child support and/or health insurance for the child(ren). You must fileeither a Child Support (short form) Financial Statement (Form CC-DR-030) or General(long form) Financial Statement (Form CC-DR-031).11.Child support has already been established for the child(ren) separate from the Complaint:in a separate court case, Case No..in the Office of Child Support, Case No..I am not requesting to establish child support and/or health insurance for the child(ren) at thistime because.CC-DR-020 (Rev. 10/2018) visitation (child access or parenting time) withChild support check one) 7.6.8.9.10.CourtCase No.Date of Child Custody or Guardianship DeterminationPlace American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com Page 3 of 412-Month Separation - From on or about, my spouse and I have livedMonth/Day/Yearseparate and apart from each other in separate residences, without interruption, without sexualintercourse, for a period of 12 months or more before the date of filing of this Complaint.13.Marital Property: (You do not have to complete paragraph 13 if you are not asking the court toHouse(s)Pension(s)/Retirement Account(s)Bank account(s) and investment(s)Family Use Personal PropertyOther:Motor VehiclesDebtsFurniture12.Alimony: I am am not seeking alimony, becauseIf you are seeking alimony you must file a General Financial Statement (Form CC-DR-031)with this Complaint. make decisions about your property. However if you choose not to, the court may be barred frommaking decisions about certain property and debts after a divorce has been granted.)My spouse and/or I have the following property and debts that need to be divided (check all thatapply):ou must file a General Financial Statement (Form CC-DR-031) with this Complaint. I'm requesting to have use and possession of the home and/or other property for the benefit of thechild(ren). My spouse and I have already reached an agreement about our marital property and debts ANDalimony (you must attach a copy of your signed written agreement to this Complaint).My spouse and I have no marital property or debts that need to be decided by the court.. Adultery - My spouse committed adultery.Actual Desertion - On or about, my spouse deliberately, without just cause orMonth/Day/Yearreason abandoned and deserted me, with the intention of ending our marriage. This desertion hascontinued without interruption for a period of 12 months or more before the date of filing of thisComplaint and there is no reasonable expectation we will reconcile (get back together).CC-DR-020 (Rev. 10/2018)Constructive Desertion - I left my spouse because his/her persistent conduct or cruel and vicioustreatment toward me made the continuation of our marriage impossible, in order to preserve myhealth, safety, or self-respect. This conduct was the final and deliberate act of my spouse and ourseparation has continued without interruption for a period of 12 months or more before the date offiling of this Complaint, and there is no reasonable expectation we will reconcile (get back together)..Criminal Conviction of a Felony or Misdemeanor - On or about, my spouseMonth/Day/Yearwas sentenced to serve at least three (3) years or an indeterminate sentence in a penal institution andhas served 12 or more months of the sentence before the date of filing of this Complaint.Cruelty/Excessively Vicious Conduct Against Me or my Minor Child(ren) - My spouse's crueland excessively vicious conduct toward me and/or my minor child(ren) has made the continuationof the marital relationship impossible, and there is no reasonable expectation that we will reconcile(get back together). I am requesting to be restored to my former name American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com Page 4 of 4Insanity - On or about, my spouse was confined to a mental institution,Month/Day/Yearhospital, or other similar institution and has been confined for a period of at least three (3) yearsbefore the date of filing of this Complaint. Two (2) doctors competent in psychiatry will testifythat the insanity is incurable and there is no hope of recovery. My spouse or I have been a residentof Maryland for at least two (2) years before the filing of this Complaint. FOR THESE REASONS, I request An Absolute Divorce.JointPrimary physical custody of the minor child(ren).JointSolelegal custody (decision-making) of the minor child(ren).Visitation (child access or parenting time) with the minor child(ren).Child support (file Form CC-DR-030 OR CC-DR-031).Health insurance for the child(ren).Use and possession of the family home for up to three (3) years from the date of the divorce.Use and possession of the family use personal property for up to three (3) years from the date ofthe divorce.Transfer of family use personal property.xA change back to my former name:Print Full Former NameMy share of the property or its value.Transfer of the real property jointly owned by the parties located atfromtoMutual Consent - My spouse and I have a written settlement agreement resolving all issues related to:Alimony (file Form CC-DR-031). Property (The following requests regarding property require Form CC-DR-033Joint Statement to be filed no later than 10 days before the final trial date). CC-DR-020 (Rev. 10/2018)A monetary award (money) based on marital property. xAny other appropriate relief.Authorizeto purchase froman interest in real property located atName of PartyName of Partylalimony;lproperty; andlthe care, custody, access, and support of minor or dependent child(ren).Attach a copy of your written and signed agreement to this Complaint. If the settlementagreement provides for the payment of child support, also attach a copy of the completedChild Support Guidelines Worksheet (Form CC-DR-030 OR CC-DR-031) to this Complaint.I,solemnly affi