Negotiating a Mutual Consent Divorce in Maryland

The best agreements are the ones divorcing spouses work out together. You know your family’s needs and resources. When you are able to negotiate your own agreement, you are more likely to respect it and abide by it.

To finalize a mutual consent divorce in Maryland, you need to have a settlement agreement that complies with court requirements. You and your spouse may find that you can agree generally, but struggle to pin down the details. Or you may have resolved some questions, but have one or two major issues that you simply can’t settle on your own.

Don’t let the fact that you can’t reach a complete agreement on your own force you into a lengthy divorce process in court. Using an attorney to help you negotiate your Maryland mutual consent divorce may be the solution.

The Attorney’s Role in Negotiating a Maryland Mutual Consent Divorce

Many people pursue a mutual consent divorce to keep legal fees down. A common fear is that if attorneys get involved, they will escalate conflict—and their own attorney fees.

An ethical, experienced Maryland mutual consent divorce attorney does just the opposite. She works to identify disputed issues, make sure her client understands their rights and responsibilities, and helps overcome barriers to agreement. Often, an attorney can give valuable perspective and suggest “win-win” options that did not occur to the divorcing spouses. Once an agreement is reached, the attorney can create a settlement document that reflects the agreement and meets court requirements.

Experienced Maryland Mutual Consent Divorce Attorneys

The attorneys at the Law Office of Shelly M. Ingram are experienced negotiators committed to helping clients resolve their mutual respect divorce. We invite you to contact our law office to schedule a consultation.