Maryland Family Law Maryland family law opinions and commentary
A woman who had a long-term, committed relationship with her former same-sex partner does not have standing to seek custody of the former partner's biological children, a divided North Carolina Court of Appeals panel has ruled.
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Woman who evicted partner can’t sue for co-custody of kids
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Family court judge in West Texas relies on life experiences
District Judge Sara Kate Billingsley remains exuberant in a field most judges find debilitating and how she manages it is a complex story about her mother's example, a support system of friends, a near-death experience and other things.
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NY judge orders release of Honduran toddler to his father
A judge has ordered the immediate release of a 2-year old Honduran boy that was separated from his father at the border more than five months ago, calling the separation of the two 'the most cruel of all cruelties.'
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Keith Ellison’s ex-wife: Nothing in divorce file on abuse
Democratic Rep. Keith Ellison's ex-wife said that divorce records set to be released contain sensitive information about her mental health and no indication of physical abuse, but an appeals court denied their bid to keep them private.
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Report shows annual domestic violence deaths in Conn. holding steady
HARTFORD, Conn. — A new report shows the annual intimate partner homicide rate in Connecticut has been holding steady at roughly 14 since 2000. Released ...
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Sheriff’s office: Fresno teen kills father to protect mother
FRESNO, Calif. — Authorities say a Fresno teen fatally shot his father after an argument between his parents turned violent. The Fresno Bee reports Fresno ...
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Supreme Court rejects appeal from suspended Oregon judge
The Supreme Court is refusing to hear an appeal from an Oregon judge who was suspended after allegations that he had refused to marry gay couples and had broken gun laws.
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Prenup plague in appellate courts
Antenuptial agreements are all the rage this year in Minnesota’s appellate courts.
Read More »Child Advocacy: The opioid epidemic and grandparents
More than 2.5 million children are being raised by grandparents due to opioid use of the parents.
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Is Aretha the latest to be inviting a family wealth dispute?
Aretha Franklin’s death gives us just the latest example of a celebrity who leaves behind a legacy with the potential for long, drawn-out legal battles over rights to a multimillion dollar fortune.
Read More »First things first: The ‘no-nup’ prenup
At a time when the divorce business is booming but the remedies for the unmarried brokenhearted are virtually non-existent, savvy couples should be seeking to safeguard their respective best interests.
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