Reviewed August 2026
Forms in Maryland
Maryland organizes its family-law forms well. Every document gets a CC-DR code, and the Maryland Judiciary publishes them all in one place. The core petition is CC-DR-020, Complaint for Absolute Divorce. A companion form, CC-DR-IN-020, gives instructions for filling it out. The CC-DR series applies statewide, in every circuit court. The Judiciary also runs Maryland Guide & File, a web-based tool that walks you through some of these forms step by step. That beats states where you have to hunt for the right static PDF on your own.
Virdix's document-preparation product currently prepares divorce paperwork for California and Florida cases. This page explains how forms works under Maryland law for people researching before they file. It is not legal advice, and Virdix does not prepare or file Maryland paperwork. See how Virdix works for California divorces.
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Where Maryland's official forms live
The Maryland Judiciary posts its standardized CC-DR series as downloadable PDFs on its official Family Law Court Forms page at mdcourts.gov/family/family-forms. A general self-help entry point sits at mdcourts.gov/legalhelp/family/divorce. The same forms page also links to Maryland Guide & File, a separate web-based tool that walks filers through completing several of these forms.
The petition: CC-DR-020
CC-DR-020, Complaint for Absolute Divorce, is Maryland's standard document for starting a divorce case. File it in the circuit court for the county with proper venue. The companion instructions form, CC-DR-IN-020, walks through how to fill out the complaint. You must also attach CC-DCM-001, Civil Domestic Case Information Report, as a required cover document.
Financial disclosure: CC-DR-030 and CC-DR-031
Maryland has two versions of its financial disclosure form, and which one applies depends on the parties' combined income. Use CC-DR-030, Financial Statement (Child Support Guidelines), in a child custody or support case where combined income is $30,000 or less. Use CC-DR-031, Financial Statement (General), in a family case where combined income exceeds $30,000. Income decides which form you file, not whether children are involved.
Forms for cases with children
Maryland publishes CC-DR-004, Complaint for Custody, to start a child custody case. It can run alongside a divorce complaint or on its own, depending on how the case is structured. A separately numbered CC-DR UCCJEA jurisdictional affidavit, apart from the custody and divorce complaints, does not appear to exist; Maryland likely collects that jurisdictional information within the complaint itself. If your case involves children, check with the circuit court clerk or the Family Law Court Forms page to confirm whether a separate UCCJEA disclosure document applies.
E-filing and fee waivers
Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC) finished rolling out to every circuit and district court on May 6, 2024, so e-filing is now available statewide. Attorneys must e-file under Maryland Rule 20-106. Self-represented litigants can choose to e-file, but once you e-file anything in a case, every later filing in that case must also be e-filed. If you can't afford the filing fee, file CC-DC-089, Request for Waiver of Costs, under Maryland Rule 1-325. This pauses docketing of the case until a judge rules on the waiver request.
Sources: Maryland Judiciary, Family Law Court Forms, Maryland Judiciary, legal help for divorce
Not independently confirmed
- Whether a standalone, separately numbered CC-DR UCCJEA jurisdictional affidavit form exists apart from CC-DR-004 and CC-DR-020
Forms in Maryland: frequently asked questions
What is Maryland's official divorce petition form called?+
CC-DR-020, Complaint for Absolute Divorce, is Maryland's standard initiating document. The Maryland Judiciary publishes it statewide, along with a companion instructions form, CC-DR-IN-020.
Where do I get official Maryland divorce forms?+
The Maryland Judiciary publishes the full CC-DR series on its Family Law Court Forms page at mdcourts.gov/family/family-forms. It also offers Maryland Guide & File, a web-based tool that helps fill out several of these forms step by step.
What financial disclosure forms does Maryland require in a divorce?+
CC-DR-030, Financial Statement (Child Support Guidelines), applies when the parties' combined income is $30,000 or less. CC-DR-031, Financial Statement (General), applies when combined income exceeds $30,000. Income determines which form you file, not just whether children are involved.
Does Maryland have a UCCJEA form for divorces with children?+
Maryland publishes CC-DR-004, Complaint for Custody, to start a custody case, but a standalone, separately numbered UCCJEA jurisdictional affidavit does not appear to exist. Check with the circuit court clerk to confirm whether a separate document applies.
Do I have to e-file my Maryland divorce forms?+
No. E-filing is optional for self-represented litigants, though it's mandatory for attorneys and available statewide through Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC). Once you e-file anything in your case, all later filings in that case must also be e-filed.
How do I get my Maryland filing fee waived?+
File CC-DC-089, Request for Waiver of Costs, under Maryland Rule 1-325. This pauses docketing of your case until a judge rules on the waiver request.
This page is general information about forms in Maryland, not legal advice for your situation. Laws, fees, and procedures change over time; confirm current details with Maryland's own courts before relying on anything here. Virdix is not a law firm and is not licensed to practice law in Maryland. Virdix does not prepare or file Maryland divorce paperwork. It is not a substitute for an attorney licensed in Maryland.
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