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De Facto Developments 2021

November 16th, 2021

Since writing my series on Maryland Third Party Custody, and in particular in Consent, De Facto Parents & Multi-Parent Families, a major development occurred in July 2021. The Court of Appeals, Maryland’s highest Court, issued EN v. TR, reviewi… Read More

Categories: Children & Custody, Legal Developments

Tags: Best Interests, child custody, Children, De Facto Parents, Third Party Custody

Maryland Child Custody – What ARE the Best Interests of the Child? (2020 Update)

June 2nd, 2020

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, this means the parents put… Read More

Categories: Children & Custody, Divorce, Frequently Asked Questions, Representing Children

Tags: Best Interests, best interests of the child, child custody

Grounds for Divorce in Maryland

If you and your spouse have been considering divorce, it’s important to understand the recent updates to Maryland’s divorce laws. Changes that went into effect last year have made the process more straightforward, providing clearer options for co… Read More

Mental Health Privilege Maryland Divorce

Divorcing and separating couples often seek mental health services – counseling & therapy – for themselves (individually or as a couple), their children, and/or their family. The confidentiality of therapy invites sharing information in a saf… Read More

2022 Family Law Legislative Developments

As lively as the 2022 Maryland General Assembly was with so many bills, few family law bills passed. Below is an update about those bills which may be relevant to your practice or impact your family. Bills in italics passed. The rest did not. May 31,… Read More

AA v. Ab D: Excluding Best Interests Evidence – Are there Limits?

What is AA v. Ab D? AA v. Ab D is a 2020 Court of Special Appeals opinion involving these important concepts in child custody cases: The court’s obligation to children when deciding child custody. Children’s rights to have their best interests fu… Read More

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De Facto Developments 2021

Maryland Child Custody – What ARE the Best Interests of the Child? (2020 Update)

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