Family Law—Custody—Consent The circuit court did not err in entering the custody order because the record demonstrates that Mother consented to its terms during the March 5, 2025 hearing.
Read More »Mataw Boyd v. Kimberly B. Lee
Family Law—Divorce—Appeal Dismissal The court dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's failure to file required paper copies of the brief and record extract as mandated by Maryland Rules.
Read More »David Morgan v. Victoria Morgan
Family Law—Divorce—Alimony The circuit court granted an absolute divorce, distributing marital property and awarding indefinite alimony to Wife, which Husband appealed, challenging the grounds for divorce and the monetary award.
Read More »In Re: J.S. v. Cecil County Department of Social Services
Family Law—Custody—Visitation The juvenile court granted custody of J.S. to his aunt and uncle, terminating its jurisdiction, but failed to address Father's visitation rights, necessitating a remand for a hearing on visitation.
Read More »Marcus Trent v. Jasmine Marshall
Family Law—Custody—Visitation The court awarded Father supervised visitation every other weekend, finding it in Daughter's best interest to slowly reacquaint her with him after a long separation.
Read More »Matthew R. Talley, Sr. v. Brenda Simmons
Family Law—Child Support—In Loco Parentis The circuit court awarded retroactive child support to Grandmother, finding she acted in loco parentis while caring for Father's minor child for approximately two years.
Read More »Natresa Stuckey v. David Brandford
Family Law—Custody—Child Support The court awarded Father sole legal and primary physical custody of the parties’ three children and terminated his ongoing child support payments, affirming the magistrate's recommendations.
Read More »Kayla Hamilton v. Daniel Chappell
Family Law—Custody—Best Interest The circuit court established joint physical and legal custody of the minor child, granting tie-breaking authority to Father, affirming that both parents should be involved in decisions regarding the child's welfare.
Read More »In Re: L.f.-M. v. R.P.
Family Law—Custody—Child Neglect The Circuit Court for Montgomery County determined that Mother had neglected her daughter and granted primary physical and sole legal custody to Father, affirming the juvenile court's decision.
Read More »Yadira Patricia Cabrera Lopez v. Salvador Garcia Madrigal
Family Law—Child Support—Alimony The court denied Mother’s requests for child support and alimony due to her failure to file the required financial statement and provide supporting evidence for her claims.
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