Divorce Law in Maryland: Stepping Out of the Past

Let's face it, Maryland divorce law has been just a little bit archaic.  For the longest time, we were one of the last states in the country to have "irreconcilable differences" as an actual ground for divorce.  But now, that has changed.  SB 472, making "mutual consent" a grounds for divorce has passed and will be effective October 1, 2015.  Bring out the fireworks, folks!  Next, let's see what we can do to decriminalize adultery.  We could be well on our way to the 20th Century!