Lindsay Parvis

Author: Lindsay Parvis
Since 2002, Lindsay Parvis has represented clients in Maryland custody, divorce, and marital matters. She negotiates, litigates, and advocates for the best interests of her clients, whether in contested litigation, uncontested settlement, or premarital and other agreements. Her clients are not only spouses and parents, but also children whose interests she is appointed by the court to represent in contested custody litigation. Lindsay strives to improve the Maryland law in the General Assembly, volunteering her time to monitor, advocate, and educate about legislative developments in family law.
Is It Time to Overhaul Maryland’s Grounds for Divorce?

Posted by Lindsay Parvis on October 30, 2019

Part 3 This blog, the third and last in a multi-part series, considering Maryland’s trends and other states’ grounds from Part 1 and Part 2, discusses whether it is time for Maryland to overhaul its …

Divorce, Legal Developments
What Does Maryland’s Updated Law on Extraordinary Medical Expenses Really Mean for Families?

Posted by Lindsay Parvis on October 18, 2019October 18, 2019

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 …

Children & Custody, Divorce, Legal Developments, Legislative News, Property & Financial Matters
Is it time to overhaul Maryland’s grounds for divorce?

Posted by Lindsay Parvis on October 15, 2019

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 …

Divorce, Legal Developments
“When can I start dating?” – A simple question, without a simple answer

Posted by Lindsay Parvis on May 29, 2019October 15, 2019

In almost every divorce case, I'm asked, "When can I start dating?"

Children & Custody, Divorce, Frequently Asked Questions, Litigation, Property & Financial Matters, Settlement
2019 Maryland Family Law Legislative Developments

Posted by Lindsay Parvis on May 22, 2019May 22, 2019

2019 Maryland Family law legislation that passed into law & that failed and will not become law.

Legal Developments, Legislative News
2018 Maryland General Assembly – The Session of Mutual Consent

Posted by Lindsay Parvis on March 26, 2018March 25, 2018

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 …

Divorce, Legal Developments, Litigation, Settlement
Rose v. Rose – Child Support, Overnights & Retroactive Modification

Posted by Lindsay Parvis on March 21, 2018March 21, 2018

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 …

Children & Custody, Divorce, Financial Support (Child Support & Alimony), Legal Developments, Litigation, Marital Agreements (Prenuptial, Postnuptial, Reconciliation), Property & Financial Matters, Settlement
Rose v. Rose – Alimony Termination & Cohabitation

Posted by Lindsay Parvis on March 15, 2018

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 …

Divorce, Financial Support (Child Support & Alimony), Legal Developments, Litigation, Marital Agreements (Prenuptial, Postnuptial, Reconciliation), Property & Financial Matters
Maryland Mutual Consent Divorce – What is Meant by No Minor Children in Common?

Posted by Lindsay Parvis on January 22, 2018January 17, 2018

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 …

Children & Custody, Divorce, Frequently Asked Questions, Marriage, Settlement
Maryland Child Custody – What ARE the Best Interests of the Child?

Posted by Lindsay Parvis on January 16, 2018

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, …

Children & Custody, Frequently Asked Questions, Litigation, Marital Agreements (Prenuptial, Postnuptial, Reconciliation), Mediation, Representing Children, Settlement

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