Effective October 1, 2019, Maryland’s law on “extraordinary medical expenses” changed. The law (and these updates) is found in Maryland Annotated Code, Family Law Article §§12-201 and 12-204. “Extraordinary medical expenses” are part of Maryland’s …
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Is it time to overhaul Maryland’s grounds for divorce?
Part 1 This blog, the first in a multi-part series, poses the question of whether it’s time to update Maryland’s grounds for divorce and starts to answer that question by looking at developments in Maryland …
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“When can I start dating?” – A simple question, without a simple answer
In almost every divorce case, I'm asked, "When can I start dating?"
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2019 Maryland Family Law Legislative Developments
2019 Maryland Family law legislation that passed into law & that failed and will not become law.
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2018 Maryland General Assembly – The Session of Mutual Consent
2018 has been the Session of “Mutual Consent”, with four (4) bills proposing to change the Mutual Consent ground for divorce. SB120 proposes to eliminate the exclusion of no minor children in common, so making …
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Rose v. Rose – Child Support, Overnights & Retroactive Modification
On February 1, 2018, the Court of Special Appeals issued its opinion in Rose v. Rose, a case involving: Alimony termination due to the ex-spouse’s alleged cohabitation in a marriage like relationship pursuant to Gordon …
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Rose v. Rose – Alimony Termination & Cohabitation
On February 1, 2018, the Court of Special Appeals issued its opinion in Rose v. Rose, a case involving: Alimony termination due to the ex-spouse’s alleged cohabitation in a marriage like relationship pursuant to Gordon …
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Maryland Mutual Consent Divorce – What is Meant by No Minor Children in Common?
In 2015, the Maryland General Assembly added “Mutual Consent” as a ground for absolute divorce. Mutual Consent requires that: (i) the parties do not have any minor children in common; (ii) the parties execute and submit to …
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Maryland Child Custody – What ARE the Best Interests of the Child?
When it comes to where a child of separated parents lives, the child’s schedule for spending time with each parent, and decision-making about a child, the guiding principle is the child’s best interests. In settlement, …
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Musings on Stopping Negative Self-Talk
Negative self-talk is that cycle of criticizing yourself. It’s your own words used against you. By you. In your head. And, becomes part of you. Negative self-talk is a vicious cycle. It starts with self-doubt. …
