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For survivors of domestic violence, a protective order can be a vital tool for securing immediate relief from abuse. While these orders are typically time-limited, they can be crucial for immediate protection, as well as impact related legal matters,… Read More

Adult guardianship is a legal arrangement that is intended to protect individuals who cannot care for themselves or their property. It grants legal decision-making authority to another individual (the “guardian”) who is authorized to make decisio… Read More

Watching the physical or mental health of a parent or other loved one deteriorate can be heart-wrenching. Beyond the emotional toll, it can be difficult to know whether your loved one needs help managing finances, healthcare, or other daily responsib… Read More

When an adult becomes unable to make decisions for themselves or a disabled child reaches the age of majority, families often face emotional and legal uncertainty. Whether because of illness, injury, or disability, it’s not unusual that the need fo… Read More

Third party custody is one of the fastest developing areas of Maryland law, seeing many major changes since 2016. This series of articles explores these developments and raises questions about where this area of the law is heading. This series discus… Read More

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 making sure the child receives pr… Read More