Maryland Family Law Maryland family law opinions and commentary
Earlier this month, Jessica Markham sat down with a client wavering between fighting for four or five of 14 overnights in a custody case. Back ...
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New law adjusts Md.’s so-called child support ‘cliff’
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Elizabeth J. McInturff: Determining guardianship for disabled adults
I am often asked by the guardian/custodial parent of an adult disabled person, “Who gets guardianship of my child if I pass?” The unspoken portion ...
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Wife’ of 18 years barred from getting pension
RICHMOND, VA — Even though a couple married and lived together as husband and wife for 18 years, the wife cannot collect on her deceased ...
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Child Advocacy: Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children
The Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children, enacted in Maryland in 1975, is a binding agreement among all states facilitating the placement of children ...
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Indiana top state for increasing adoptions from foster care
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana is the top state in the nation for increasing the number of children adopted from foster care, according to state and federal ...
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Agency head says foster care system in Kansas is improving
TOPEKA, Kan. — The head of the Kansas agency responsible for foster care in the state told lawmakers improvements have already been made in response ...
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Family treatment courts being added in 3 West Virginia areas
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Three more West Virginia counties are being added to the state court system’s family treatment court program. The West Virginia Department of ...
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Elizabeth J. McInturff: Determining guardianship for disabled adults
I am often asked by the guardian/custodial parent of an adult disabled person, “Who gets guardianship of my child if I pass?” The unspoken portion ...
Read More »Child Advocacy: Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children
The Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children, enacted in Maryland in 1975, is a binding agreement among all states facilitating the placement of children ...
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Matrimonial Matters: How divorce affects Social Security benefits
ROCHESTER, NY — In facing a divorce, parties are often focused early on the retirement accounts — their own and, sometimes even more, those of ...
Read More »Child Advocacy: New rules are in the best interest of the child
Two significant rules went into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, that affect custody cases in family court in Maryland. The overarching purpose of these rules ...
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