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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

When Can a Prenuptial Agreement in Maryland Be Challenged?

Prenuptial agreements can save spouses a significant amount of time and money in divorce that would otherwise be spent litigating identification of non-marital property, marital property division, and alimony. Commonly referred to as “prenups,” t… Read More

How a Litigation Attorney Can Help You Get a Protective Order in Maryland Court

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

Why a Guardianship Attorney Is Necessary to Terminate Adult Guardianship

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

Warning Signs That Adult Guardianship May Be Needed

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

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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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