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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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  • Amber’s Law – Electronic Monitoring & Notice to Victims of Offender’s Proximity to Stay Away Locations

    Posted by Lindsay Parvis on August 2, 2017August 2, 2017

    While not obviously a domestic violence law, Amber’s Law (HB1163) implements procedures enabling a victim to request reasonable safety protections for herself and her family upon finding of probable cause and before the arrest warrant …

    Domestic Violence, Legislative News
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  • Verbally Abusive Teen Relationships & Parent Resources

    Posted by Lindsay Parvis on July 19, 2017

    “No matter the behavior, if a relationship makes you feel nervous, unsure, upset, confused, or overwhelmed, those are signs that something isn’t quite right.” Teen Vogue published a recent article about signs of a verbally …

    Children & Custody, Domestic Violence, Frequently Asked Questions
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  • 2017 Legislative Derail – Best Interest & Child Advocate Attorneys as DV Petitioners

    Posted by Lindsay Parvis on June 27, 2017November 18, 2017

    The 2017 Maryland legislative session saw an attempt to add Best Interest (“BIA”) and Child Advocate Attorneys (“CAA”) to the categories of domestic violence petitioners. Specifically, the proposed bill would have allowed BIAs and CAAs …

    Attorney Representation, Children & Custody, Domestic Violence, Legislative News, Representing Children, Uncategorized
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  • Rape Survivor’s Family Protection Act Fails Again

    Posted by Lindsay Parvis on June 27, 2017June 27, 2017

    A number of bills did not pass the Maryland General Assembly in the 2017 session, one of which has been long in the making. SB574/HB428: Family Law – Child Conceived Without Consent – Termination of …

    Children & Custody, Domestic Violence, Legislative News
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  • 2017 Maryland Family Law Legislative Update

    Posted by Lindsay Parvis on June 27, 2017September 10, 2017

    The 2017 legislative session saw the introduction of relatively few family law bills, but with a surprising number passing (especially as compared with 2016). Subject to veto by the Governor until May 30 (which is …

    Children & Custody, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Financial Support (Child Support & Alimony), Legislative News, Marriage
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  • Hiring an Attorney – What to Consider?

    Posted by Lindsay Parvis on June 27, 2017November 18, 2017

    Hiring an attorney means putting your trust in someone to advocate for you, your family, and your future on the unfamiliar path of divorce and custody. It is a stressful journey, arising from a difficult …

    Attorney Representation, Children & Custody, Customizing Your Case, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Financial Support (Child Support & Alimony), Frequently Asked Questions, Limited Scope Representation, Litigation, Marital Agreements (Prenuptial, Postnuptial, Reconciliation), Mediation, Property & Financial Matters, Settlement
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  • Maryland Domestic Violence Law Gets Minor – But Needed – Update

    Posted by Lindsay Parvis on June 27, 2017June 27, 2017

    Currently, Maryland law (Family Law Article §7-301.1) makes an Interim, Temporary, or Final Protective Order granted in a domestic violence proceeding inadmissible evidence in other family law matters, such as divorce, custody, and custody modification …

    Divorce, Domestic Violence, Legislative News, Litigation
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  • Fewer Firearms for Those Convicted of Domestic Violence Crimes in Maryland

    Posted by Lindsay Parvis on June 27, 2017June 27, 2017

    While not overtly a domestic violence bill, HB294 revises Public Safety Article §5-101(b-1)(2)(i) so a person, who receives a probation before judgment for second degree assault that is a “domestically related crime” (as defined in …

    Domestic Violence, Legislative News, Uncategorized
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  • 2017 Maryland Legislative Update – Advance Directives, Domestic Violence & Divorce

    Posted by Lindsay Parvis on June 27, 2017September 9, 2017

    This Session saw an unusual blending of family/domestic violence law and estates and trust law in SB562/HB498. Specifically, this bill revises Health General Article §§5-602 and 5-605, expanding the categories of persons disqualified from serving …

    Domestic Violence, Legislative News, Uncategorized
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