Author Archives: Unreported Opinions

Lauren Dean v. Clayton Dean

Family Law—Custody—Marital Property The trial court did not abuse its discretion in awarding primary physical custody to Dr. Dean, despite findings of parental alienation, as the best interest of the child standard was upheld.on.

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Everett Allen v. Lisa Allen

Family Law—Postponement—Divorce Judgment The circuit court did not abuse its discretion in denying E. Allen's motion for postponement, as the request lacked timely supporting documentation and did not demonstrate sufficient grounds for a delay.

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In Re: M.B. v. V.B.

Family Law—Termination of Parental Rights—Parental Fitness The court affirmed the termination of Mother's parental rights, finding her unfit due to a history of neglect and failure to engage in necessary services for reunification.

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Davood Ashrafi v. Nahal Kardan

Family Law—Divorce—Confidential Relationship The circuit court did not err in denying Husband the opportunity to present evidence regarding a confidential relationship, as he failed to allege sufficient facts to support his claim.

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M.J. v. T.A.

Family Law—Custody—Best Interests The Circuit Court for Baltimore County affirmed a custody order granting joint legal and shared physical custody, finding no abuse of discretion in the magistrate's recommendations.

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Heru Muhammad El v. Tamiesha Chase

Family Law—Custody—Jurisdiction The circuit court properly denied Father's motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction, affirming that it had both personal and subject matter jurisdiction to hear Mother's custody petition.

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Ian Bartels v. Kristin Spealman

Family Law—Custody—Substance Abuse The circuit court abused its discretion by finding that Spealman's efforts to address her addiction constituted a material change of circumstances affecting the welfare of the child.

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