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Originally Posted by navywife74  Two things, I know that the State's Attorney's Office takes domestic violence very seriously, and looks for victims who will be victims! Tell your friend to contact the distrcit court states attorney and tell them she wishes to remain a victim and does not agree to a stet, or a pbj. My neighbor was a victim and she was treated fairly by the States Attorney's Office.
The other thing, I thought if you were a victim of a violent crime, you could get a speedy divorce. |
Here are the grounds for an absolute divorce according to the laws of Maryland:
The grounds for an "absolute" or final divorce in Maryland are as follows:
1. One Year's Mutual and Voluntary Separation. Living separate and apart for one year without interruption.
2. Two Year's Involuntary Separation. Living separately and apart for two years without interruption.
3. Adultery.
4. Desertion. For one full year without legal cause, actual or constructive (you are forced to leave by the behavior of your spouse).
5. Conviction of a Felony or Misdemeanor. Requires incarceration for one year under a sentence of three or more years.
6. Insanity. Confined to a mental institution for at least three years.
7. Cruelty.
8. Excessively Vicious Conduct.