How are parents’ constitutionally protected beliefs and behaviors weighed against children’s best interests in child custody decisions? The Fourteenth Amendment of the United States’ Constitution protects against the state’s taking a person’s life, liberty, or …
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When Parents' Constitutional Rights & Children's Best Interests Collide
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With a New Year Comes New Parenting Court Rules – Vol. 5
Rule 9-205 Introduction The new year brings with it new and updated Rules of Civil Procedure in Maryland’s child custody cases. Starting January 1, 2020, for cases filed on or after that date and “insofar …
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With a New Year Comes New Parenting Court Rules – Vol. 4
Rule 9-204.2 Introduction The new year brings with it new and updated Rules of Civil Procedure in Maryland’s child custody cases. Starting January 1, 2020, for cases filed on or after that date and “insofar …
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With a New Year Comes New Parenting Court Rules – Vol. 3
Rule 9-204.1 Introduction The new year brings with it new and updated Rules of Civil Procedure in Maryland’s child custody cases. Starting January 1, 2020, for cases filed on or after that date and “insofar …
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With a New Year Comes New Parenting Court Rules – Vol. 2
Rule 9-204 Introduction The new year brings with it new and updated Rules of Civil Procedure in Maryland’s child custody cases. Starting January 1, 2020, for cases filed on or after that date and “insofar …
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With a New Year Comes New Parenting Court Rules – Vol. 1
An Overview Introduction The new year brings with it new and updated Rules of Civil Procedure in Maryland’s child custody cases. Starting January 1, 2020, for cases filed on or after that date and “insofar …
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What Does Maryland’s Updated Law on Extraordinary Medical Expenses Really Mean for Families?
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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“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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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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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 …
