Filing information for the Montgomery County Circuit Court. Get your Maryland divorce documents ready in minutes. Not a law firm.
Start My Maryland DivorceAddress
50 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850
Phone
(240) 777-9400
Filing Hours
Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Website
www.montgomerycountymd.govFiling Fee
$165
Waiting Period
No mandatory post-filing waiting period; 6-month separation is one available ground when spouses have lived separate lives for at least six months.
Court Type
Circuit Court
Prepare your COMPLAINT FOR ABSOLUTE DIVORCE and all supporting forms. DivorceReady.online generates state-specific documents for you.
Make at least 2 copies of all documents — one for the court, one for your spouse, and one for your records.
Bring your completed packet to the Montgomery County clerk's office (Montgomery County Circuit Court) during filing hours.
Pay the filing fee. The Montgomery County filing fee is listed below. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver application.
The court will assign a case number and schedule. If your spouse signs a waiver, no formal service is required.
After the mandatory No mandatory post-filing waiting period; 6-month separation is one available ground when spouses have lived separate lives for at least six months. waiting period, submit your final decree for the judge's signature.
DivorceReady.online prepares the core Maryland divorce documents commonly needed for an uncontested filing in Montgomery County. Local add-on forms or court-specific coversheets can vary by county:
COMPLAINT FOR ABSOLUTE DIVORCE
Summons / Writ of Summons / Acceptance of Service
MARITAL (MARRIAGE) SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
JUDGMENT OF ABSOLUTE DIVORCE
Maryland uses 'Plaintiff' and 'Defendant' in divorce proceedings. Additional state-specific forms may be required depending on your case.
If the grounds for divorce occurred outside Maryland, either party must have been a resident for at least 6 months before filing. If grounds occurred in Maryland, there is no residency requirement.
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This page is maintained for self-represented uncontested divorce filers and is checked against official court, clerk, and e-filing resources where available.
Last reviewed
August 31, 2026
Next scheduled check: November 29, 2026
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DivorceReady.online is a self-help document preparation service. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not represent customers in court, and are not affiliated with any court. Customers are responsible for reviewing, signing, filing, serving, and paying all court or provider fees required by their filing office.
DivorceReady.online prepares your core Maryland court forms, including the COMPLAINT FOR ABSOLUTE DIVORCE and supporting documents. You can review, download, and file them according to the Montgomery County Circuit Court's current instructions.
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Prepare your divorce forms, make copies, and file them in person at the Montgomery County Circuit Court at 50 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850. The filing fee is $165. DivorceReady.online prepares all the required Maryland-specific forms for you.
The Montgomery County Circuit Court is open Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. We recommend arriving early as lines can be long, especially on Mondays.
The court filing fee in Montgomery County is $165. DivorceReady.online charges a separate one-time document preparation fee of $89.99 (no children) or $119.99 (with children).
The Montgomery County Circuit Court is located at 50 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850. You can reach the clerk's office at (240) 777-9400.
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