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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NBI Advanced Custody and Support Issues in Maryland
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Upcoming Speaking Engagements: Lynndolyn T. Mitchell
Faculty Julius Blattner, David Diggs, Lynndolyn T. Mitchell, Gregg H Masson and David D. Nowak Program DescriptionParenting Plans, Custody Evaluations, Relocation, Support Modifications, Parental Alienation, and More You know what the law says – but what factors really matter to the courts’ determination of parenting time and custody? How do you strategically proceed if you
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The Changes in Contempt Proceedings in Family Law Matters
In the case of Breona C. v. Rodney D., decided by the Court of Appeals of Maryland in November 2021 has significantly changed the way courts determine whether a party has violated a prior court order. In Breona C, the court held that an order holding a person in constructive civil contempt must satisfy certain
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New School Laws in Maryland and Virginia Effective July 1, 2022
A new law will require local school systems to provide equivalent access to digital tools for students with disabilities, including the development, purchase, and provision of certain digital tools that are directly connected to student instruction. The Elijah Gorham Act will alter the requirements for an automated external defibrillator program in public middle and high
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Joint Legal Custody and Taylor Factors
Under the case of Taylor v. Taylor, the court considers the following factors in determining whether to award joint custody or in the alternative sole legal custody. The Factors that the court must consider are as follows: Factors for Custody Taylor v. Taylor 306 Md. 290 (1986) 1. The fitness of the parents current Relationship
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