When the Trial is Over but the Case is Not

When assessing the advantages and disadvantages of settlement versus trial, it is worth considering what happens after the trial is over. When the trial ends, the case is rarely over. In Maryland, for 30 days after the ruling, either party has the ri… Read More
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2017 Maryland Pet Visitation Bill Crated

In Maryland divorce cases, pets acquired during the marriage are considered personal property. This means that current law entitles the court to determine ownership and nothing more. Not what’s more suited to a member of the family, such as cus… Read More
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Maryland’s Failure to Increase the Minimum Age to Marry

Since 2016, there have been multiple failed attempts to pass legislation increasing the minimum age to marry in Maryland. The 2017 Maryland General Assembly Session was no exception. This year saw two. HB484, sought to increase the minimum age from 1… Read More
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A Parent's Perspective on Nesting and Practical Considerations

This New York Times piece features a parent’s perspective on nesting, 3 years down the road. Nesting involves parents separating, the children remaining in the home, while the parents rotate in and out of the home. In my experience, nesting is… Read More
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McGeehan v. McGeehan - Government Intervention & Imputed Income

On June 2, 2017, the Court of Appeals heard oral argument in McGeehan v. McGeehan. To view the video replay: http://www.courts.state.md.us/…/2016/coa20170602caseno93.mp4 The Court of Appeals granted cert as to the issue of whether an oral agreement… Read More
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