Get Ccdr 94 Form

Filing a Ccdr 94 Form online can streamline the process of responding to a complaint for absolute divorce. This guide will provide you with a detailed, step-by-step approach to filling out the form correctly, ensuring that you have all necessary information at your fingertips.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the Ccdr 94 Form online.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to acquire the Ccdr 94 Form and open it in your document editor.
2. Begin by filling in your full name as the Defendant/Counter-Plaintiff, followed by your spouse's name as the Plaintiff/Counter-Defendant. Ensure that you provide the current addresses and telephone numbers for both parties. If you are unable to locate your spouse’s address, contact the Legal Forms Helpline at 1-800-818-9888 for assistance.
3. On Line 1, write your name in the designated space. Provide the date of your marriage, including the month, day, and year, followed by the city or county and state where the marriage took place. Indicate whether the ceremony was religious or civil.
4. For Line 2, check all relevant statements that pertain to your situation and fill in the necessary blanks as applicable. Refer to line 12 on page 3 for a comprehensive list of grounds for an absolute divorce.
5. If you selected 'We have no children', bypass lines 5 through 9. If you selected 'My spouse and I are the parents', list the full names and dates of birth for each child you share.
6. In Line 4, provide details about any prior court cases involving yourself, your spouse, or your children. This includes cases handled by any court in Maryland or outside the state.
7. On Page 2, complete Line 5 by listing any custody or visitation cases you have been involved in. Attach the most recent court order for each case listed.
8. In Line 6, include names of individuals who might also claim rights to legal or physical custody or visitation of the children. In Line 7, write the name of the person the children are currently living with.
9. For Line 8, compile a list of places the children have lived over the past five years, including dates, locations, and the names and addresses of individuals they resided with.
10. Choose the type of custody or visitation you seek in Line 9, and list the names of the children in question.
11. Circle your request for alimony in Line 10, providing a brief explanation of your reasoning.
12. In Line 11, check off the types of property involved in your case. If debts exist, use the designated box to indicate so, and attach a list of those debts to the form.
13. Proceed to Page 3 and check off applicable grounds for divorce in Line 12, filling in any necessary blanks as specified.
14. Complete the affirmation at the bottom of page 4, ensuring you date and sign the form.
15. After filling out the form, attach any additional required documents such as an Answer (CCDR 50), Property Settlement Agreement, or Financial Statement if applicable.
16. Submit your completed forms to the Clerk of the Court, making sure to include the case number from your spouse's complaint.
17. Ensure the other party receives copies of all documents filed, completing the Certificate of Service with the date and their details.
18. If property matters are included, you may also need to fill out a Joint Statement of Parties Concerning Marital and Non-marital Property before your court date.
19. Be prepared for the hearing, ensuring you have a corroborative witness to support your claims.
20. At the hearing, your witness will need to testify regarding your marriage, separation, and any other pertinent details.

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