See if you qualify to file for divorce in Maryland.

In order to file for divorce in Maryland either you or your spouse must be a resident of Maryland for at least six months. See the explanation on the right for specific details.

Have you lived in Maryland for at least six months or are you a member of the military and been stationed in Maryland for at least six month?

YES

NO

Explanation of Residency Requirements:

You or your spouse must be either (1) a domiciliary of Maryland or (2) be a military service member stationed in Maryland. In either scenario you or your spouse must be domiciled or stationed in Maryland for at least six months and be a resident of the county for at least 90 days at the time of filing the Petition for Divorce with the county district court. You are domiciled in Maryland if you live in Maryland with the intention of making Maryland your permanent home. For example, where do you primarily live? Sleep at night? Get your mail? What address is on your driver's license? What address is on your federal tax return? If Maryland, then you are domiciled in Maryland. Military service members do not have to be domiciled in Maryland but simply stationed in Maryland. If you or your spouse is a Maryland resident and either of you is in the military or on government service you are considered a domiciliary of Maryland if Maryland is your home state.