Change in Maryland Divorce Law as Of October 1, 2023
After October 1, 2023, the statute relating to Divorces will change. The changes will be as follows:
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NBI Speaking Engagement Complex Divorce in Virginia
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New Recreational Marijuana Law Effective July 1, 2023
Effective July 1, 2023, Possession of Less than 10 grams of Marijuana will not be a crime. An individual who is in possession of less than 10 grams of Marijuana will be subject to a fine of not more than $250.00. After July 1, 2023, individuals who were convicted of possession of less than 10
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Links to Important Court Websites in Maryland
Home | Maryland Courts (state.md.us) Access to Court Records | Maryland Courts (state.md. E-Filing in Prince George’s County https://www.courts.state.md.us/mdec/efiling E Filing in Prince George’s Cournty https://www.courts.state.md.us/district/efile/efilemain Montgomery County Court Website Home – Montgomery County, MD Circuit Court (montgomerycountymd.gov)
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Maryland Procedures for Filing and Obtaining a Mutual Divorce
In the state of Maryland Parties may be eligible for a mutual divorce under the following circumstances:
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Supreme Court’s Decision in Perez v. Sturges Public Schools
On March 21, 2023, the Supreme Court unanimously decided that a student who had a disability could sue his school for damages over lapses in his education. The Court held that the school had failed to provide Perez with a Free and Appropriate Education (FAPE). Perez was deaf and was enrolled in Sturgis Public Schools
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Distinguishing the Roles of A Child’s Best Interest from Child Advocate and Child’s Privilege Attorney
In Maryland, there are different types of attorneys appointed by the court to represent the child’s best interest. The case of Taylor v. Taylor provides guidelines for the court to follow in determining a child’s best interest in custody matters. In high conflict custody cases, courts in Maryland often appoint attorneys to represent a child’s
THE PROS AND CONS OF A CUSTODY EVALUATION
In any proceeding before the court for custody or visitation of a child, the court may order a custody or a psychological evaluation of any parent, guardian, legal custodian or person standing in loco parentis to the child, if the court finds such evaluation would assist it in its determination. The court may enter such
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PARENTING APPS FOR CUSTODY CASES
In the age of technology there are several ways to communicate. There are some that prefer email, others prefer text and still others feel more comfortable with face-to-face communication. A divorce between parents can be very difficult however, courts focus on what’s in the child’s best interest. Most judges award joint legal custody which requires
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