Requirements for divorce and partnership dissolution
In Maryland, a same-sex couple may divorce provided
Child custody, child support and alimony follow the same process for same-sex couples as they do for every other couple.
Same-sex divorce and partnership dissolution in Maryland
Couples who are not legally married, but have entered into a domestic partnership, must also meet residency requirements in order to dissolve the union. The firm assists clients who seek an end to their domestic partnership for various reasons, including those who wish to terminate the partnership in order to legally marry within the state.
Potential difficulties during a same-sex divorce
Couples who have a domestic partnership face a few challenges that same-sex couples who are legally married may not. Domestic partners are not protected by the same laws which govern property distribution. Further difficulties may arise when one partner is entitled to federal benefits and pensions. There are further challenges in regards to taxes, especially when it comes to child support, alimony or property distribution.
For these reasons, it is crucial that LGBT individuals in a domestic partnership seek counsel from an experienced and reputable law firm. The attorneys at Cynthia H. Clark & Associates, LLC have substantial experience working with same-sex couples who seek to end their marriage or their domestic partnership. Every client’s case has the full power of the firm behind it, as the attorneys put their 30 years of collective experience into their team approach to the law.
