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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: Child Custody, News

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: Child Custody, Divorce

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

Do Marital Fault Grounds Still Matter in a Maryland Divorce?

For even the most amicable of ex-spouses-to-be, undoing “I do” is undoubtedly an emotionally complex process. But when a spouse cheats, walks out, or is cruel, you’re left holding a bag of feelings that are even more complex. People in situatio… Read More

Imputing Income in Maryland Family Law: What it Means and Why it Matters

If you’re facing an alimony issue or child support matter, you may be wondering what your options are if your spouse or the other parent is alleging income that doesn’t seem to add up to what they used to earn or could be earning. Importantly, co… Read More

Marital vs. Non-Marital Property in Maryland: Tracing, Commingling, and Hidden Risks

In a Maryland divorce, assets are classified as either marital property, non-marital property, or partly both, if each part can be identified. Only marital property is subject to division in divorce. Read More

How to Make Confident Legal Decisions When Emotions Run High in Divorce

How to Make Confident Legal Decisions When Emotions Run High in Divorce Divorce often comes with a flood of emotions, and those feelings can easily cloud judgment when you have to make legal decisions. When the path ahead feels uncertain, knowing how… 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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