Divorce
Elkton, Maryland: Experienced Divorce Lawyers
Maryland is not a no-fault divorce state. This means that a couple must have grounds for a divorce — other than "irreconcilable differences" or "irretrievable breakdown of the marriage."
Possible Grounds for Divorce in Maryland
In Maryland, a court may grant a divorce on any one of the following grounds:
- Adultery, or marital misconduct
- Desertion for at least one year before filing
- Voluntary separation for at least one year before filing
- Conviction of a felony, when the defendant has been sentenced to at least three years and has served at least one year
- Living separate and apart for at least two years
- Insanity
- Cruelty or domestic violence against the spouse or minor child
If you and your spouse choose to separate, you may negotiate an interim separation agreement that covers all issues that the eventual divorce decree will cover, such as child custody and visitation, child support, alimony or spousal support, and division of marital property and debt.
Rollins Law Group - Skillful and Practical Divorce Attorneys
For more than 60 years, the Rollins Law Group has been providing legal services to residents of Elkton and Cecil County. We are currently operated by the father-son team of Edward (Ellis) D. E. Rollins III and his son, Ellis Rollins Jr.
We handle the full spectrum of family law disputes, including divorces both simple and complex.
Our long service in the Cecil County legal community is a tremendous benefit to our divorce clients. We have good working relationships with many of the other local family law attorneys — we know their strengths and weaknesses and how best to facilitate an efficient and effective divorce proceeding.
Whether the divorce or separation agreement is negotiated out of court or is fought out in a formal family court proceeding, we will handle your divorce as efficiently and effectively as possible.
Free Consultations - Flexible Scheduling Options
We offer potential clients a free consultation, recognizing that the selection of a divorce attorney is an important decision that should be taken seriously. We also offer flexible scheduling options for those clients who are unavailable to meet during regular business hours.
At our first — and confidential — appointment, we will discuss your specific circumstances and your short-term and long-range goals for yourself and your children. We will also give you our preliminary — and honest — opinion about what you can realistically expect from your divorce proceedings.
To schedule an appointment, call 410-885-4259 or toll free at 1-877-879-4982 or send us an e-mail.
