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Joint Legal Custody and Decisions Relating to the Child’s Medical and Educational Needs

Most parents who have primary physical custody make day to day decisions regarding their child or children. In terms of parents with joint legal custody, both parents must consult one another relating to Medical, Educational and General Welfare matters of their child/children. Although the parent with primary physical custody may believe that he/or she is […]

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2022 COVID UPDATES AND NEW LAWS IN MARYLAND

COVID-19 UPDATES https://coronavirus.maryland.gov/ Minimum Wage: The minimum wage in Maryland will increase. On Jan. 1, the rate will go up to $12.50 for people working for employers who have 15 or more employees. It will increase to $12.20 for those working for employers with 14 or fewer employees. Organ Donation: Maryland residents who choose to be organ donors

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COVID-19 and Children of Separated and Divorced Parents

Now that COVID vaccinations have been implemented for children from ages 5-11, many parents are at odds regarding the vaccination process as it relates to children. It is very important that parents research the pros and cons of vaccinations and children. If parents have joint legal custody, the parents must be on the same page

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PARENTAL ALIENATION and COVID-19

As of June 1, 2021, the United States has turned the corner of The COVID-19 pandemic. In the midst of the pandemic parents were reluctant to follow visitation orders that were in existance prior to the pandemic. Many parents utilized the Panemic to change or alter custody and access orders that the court previously determined

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MILITARY DIVORCE MYTHS AND TRUTHS

Military Divorce Myths and TruthsIn a military divorce, dividing martial property can be challenging. In 1981, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states did not have jurisdiction to divide a military retirement. McCarty v. McCarty, 453 U.S. 210 (1981). Although state courts do not have jurisdiction to divide military pensions, the parties to the divorce

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