The Maryland Counter-Complaint for Absolute Divorce is a legal document used to contest a divorce petition filed in the state of Maryland. It allows a spouse who has been served with a Complaint for Absolute Divorce to respond to the Complaint and enter their own counterclaims. The Counter-Complaint must be filed with the court within 30 days after being served with the Complaint, or the court may grant the Complaint without a hearing or trial. The Counter-Complaint must include the same information as the Complaint for Absolute Divorce, including the names and addresses of both parties, the date of the marriage, the date of separation, the grounds for divorce, and any other relevant information. The Counter-Complaint must also include the counterclaims that the Respondent wishes to make, such as a claim for alimony, child support, or division of property. There are two types of Maryland Counter-Complaint for Absolute Divorce: an Uncontested Counter-Complaint and a Contested Counter-Complaint. An Uncontested Counter-Complaint is one in which both parties agree to the terms of the divorce, including the grounds for divorce and the division of marital property. A Contested Counter-Complaint is one in which the Respondent is contesting the Complaint and/or the terms of the divorce, such as the grounds for divorce or the division of property. If the Counter-Complaint is contested, the parties will need to attend a hearing or trial to resolve the dispute.