Complaint For Absolute Divorce {CC-DR-20}

CC-DR-020 - COMPLAINT FOR ABSOLUTE DIVORCE (Family Law § 7-103). This form is used in the Circuit Court of Maryland to formally initiate a legal proceeding to end a marriage. It allows the filing party (plaintiff) to request an absolute divorce based on legally recognized grounds such as mutual consent, six-month separation, or irreconcilable differences. The form collects essential information including the marriage date and location, residency status, details about minor children (if any), and any related court cases involving the parties or children. It also provides space to identify custody preferences, child support requests, alimony claims, and how marital property—including homes, retirement accounts, and personal belongings—should be divided. If applicable, the plaintiff can request a name change back to a former name. The form includes sections for financial disclosures, notice about other people who may have rights to custody, and instructions on submitting parenting plans or settlement agreements. www.FormsWorkflow.com