A Woman's Guide to Surviving the Legal Process of Separation and Divorce in Maryland
A Woman's Guide to Surviving the Legal Process of Separation and Divorce in Maryland The process of divorce can be an emotionally and financially challenging experience. The costs of legal services put many divorcing couples in serious debt.  The emotional repercussions may be devastating for the whole family and can last for years.  This booklet was developed to inform you of the basic principles of divorce and to help you make the best and most informed decisions for you and your children.
The Woman's Guide to Surviving the Legal Process of Separation & Divorce in Maryland provides information about: the types of divorce available in Maryland the grounds for divorce alimony child custody and support the equitable distribution of marital property the use of dispute resolution processes other than litigation in a divorce There is a section on special issues for immigrant women. A glossary is included at the back of book to explain terms that may be unfamiliar to you.  A Spanish version of the Guide will be available in November, 2009.  The Guide is available for walk-in or mail-order purchase. $5 - walk-in purchase $8 - mail-order purchase Print mail-order form $8 - available soon for online purchase!
The Commission for Women hopes that this guidebook will serve you well.  Our Counseling and Career Center stands ready to provide additional help through personal, career and couples counseling, support groups, legal and financial information workshops, the legal call-back program, and the information and referral service.
For more information, call 240-777-8300.