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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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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  • 2018 Maryland Family Law Legislative Preview

    Posted by Lindsay Parvis on December 26, 2017December 21, 2017

    On January 10, the Maryland General Assembly begins its 2018 legislative session. The Maryland State Bar Association’s (MSBA) Family and Juvenile Law Section Council’s (FJLSC) Legislative Committee actively monitors family law and related legislation, testifies …

    Children & Custody, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Legislative News, Marriage
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  • Joint Custody Presumption v. Shared Parenting Advocacy

    Posted by Lindsay Parvis on December 13, 2017December 13, 2017

    A December 11, 2017 Washington Post article, “More than 20 states in 2017 considered laws to promote shared custody of children after divorce”, states:  “Now lawmakers are accelerating this trend toward co-parenting, with legislatures in …

    Children & Custody, Litigation, Representing Children
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  • Parenting Time & Rights of First Refusal

    Posted by Lindsay Parvis on December 5, 2017December 3, 2017

    What is a Right of First Refusal for Parenting Time? It is the other parent’s right to spend time with the children if you are unavailable to be with them during your scheduled time.  It …

    Children & Custody, Customizing Your Case, Frequently Asked Questions
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  • Holiday Co-Parenting

    Posted by Lindsay Parvis on November 23, 2017

    Parents divorce;  children don’t divorce their parents.  When it comes to holidays, co-parenting goes beyond keeping to the holiday schedule. Children rely on parents for help.  Holidays are no different. Cooperative co-parents help children enjoy …

    Children & Custody
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  • Separation & Holidays

    Posted by Lindsay Parvis on November 18, 2017November 18, 2017

    Transitioning from an intact to a separated family poses many challenges.  For the parents.  And for their children. Holidays are a special challenge all their own. Time and again, I hear from Judges and Magistrates …

    Children & Custody, Divorce
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  • Is Guardianship the Same as Custody?

    Posted by Lindsay Parvis on November 7, 2017

    Short answer:  No. In Maryland, there are two types of guardianship: Guardianship of the Person; and, Guardianship of the Property. A guardian of the person is responsible for decision making about the minor child and …

    Children & Custody, Frequently Asked Questions
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  • Maryland Child Custody – The Child’s Voice: Weight of the Child’s Preference

    Posted by Lindsay Parvis on November 1, 2017November 18, 2017

    A child’s preference is a relevant factor for the court to consider when deciding a custody arrangement (schedule and decision-making).  The child’s preference is but one of many best interests factors the court is supposed to …

    Children & Custody, Frequently Asked Questions, Representing Children
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