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Introduced
01/11/2023
01/11/2023
In Committee
04/07/2023
04/07/2023
Crossed Over
03/20/2023
03/20/2023
Passed
04/10/2023
04/10/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/16/2023
05/16/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning Family Law - Grounds for Divorce FOR the purpose of repealing the authority of a court to decree a limited divorce; altering certain grounds for an absolute divorce; and generally relating to divorce. BY repealing Article - Family Law Section 7-102 Annotated Code of Maryland (2019 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement) BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Family Law Section 7-103 Annotated Code of Maryland (2019 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)
AI Summary
This bill repeals the authority of Maryland courts to decree a limited divorce and alters the grounds for an absolute divorce. Specifically, it removes adultery, desertion, felony conviction, insanity, cruelty, and excessively vicious conduct as grounds for absolute divorce. Instead, it establishes two new grounds: 6-month separation and irreconcilable differences. The bill also modifies the mutual consent ground for divorce, clarifying that parties who have pursued separate lives can be considered separated even if they reside under the same roof or their separation is court-ordered. The bill takes effect on October 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 645 (on 05/16/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0036?ys=2023RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/Chapters_noln/CH_645_sb0036t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/votes_comm/sb0036_jud.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/sb/sb0036t.pdf |
| Floor Amendment 163026/1 (Senator Ready) Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/amds/bil_0006/sb0036_16302601.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/votes_comm/sb0036_jpr.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/sb/sb0036f.pdf |
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