Family Law—Custody Modification—Child Support The circuit court granted shared physical and legal custody of the children, awarding Mother child support and attorney's fees, while denying Father's motion for contempt.
Read More »In Re: K.B. v. Worcester County Department of Social Services
Family Law—Custody—Neglect The court affirmed the removal of K.B. from her grandmother's custody, citing a pattern of neglect and insufficient evidence to ensure K.B.'s safety in her care.
Read More »Simone Ann Mays v. David Stephen Mays
Family Law—Divorce—Monetary Award The circuit court's judgment awarding Husband a monetary award was vacated due to its failure to consider the statutory factors required for such an award.
Read More »Walter Press v. Shadette Church
Family Law—Custody—Protective Order The appeal arises from a custody ruling granting primary physical and sole legal custody to Appellee, with Appellant receiving supervised visits, following concerns for the Minor Child's mental health.
Read More »In Re: T.D. v. O.C.
Family Law—Custody—Permanency Plan The court affirmed the elimination of the concurrent plan for custody and guardianship to a relative, determining it was not in T.D.'s best interest due to safety concerns and emotional distress.
Read More »In Re: T.D. v. O.C.
Family Law—Custody—Permanency Plan The court affirmed the decision to eliminate the concurrent plan of custody and guardianship to a relative, finding it was not in T.D.'s best interest due to concerns about her emotional well-being.
Read More »Kaycee Duree v. Frank Gizzo
Family Law—Child Custody—Jurisdiction The appeal concerns whether the circuit court erred in relinquishing jurisdiction over a child custody determination under the UCCJEA after both parents relocated out of state.
Read More »Shauntese Curry Trye v. Stephen Trye
Family Law—Custody—Modification The circuit court did not abuse its discretion in denying Mother's exceptions to the magistrate's report and recommendations regarding custody and child support modifications.
Read More »Sayeemah S. Ahmed v. Ahmid Brown
Family Law—Custody—Modification The circuit court erred in issuing an Emergency Custody Order without determining whether a material change in circumstances justified the modification affecting the child's best interests.
Read More »Keith Moss v. Charretta Moss
Family Law—Divorce—Monetary Award The circuit court erred in failing to follow the three-step process for granting a marital award, necessitating a remand for proper valuation and distribution of marital property.
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