Maryland Family Law Maryland family law opinions and commentary

It’s hard to believe that in the span of just a few short months, lawyers across the country have suddenly become technologically adept and are using a host of remote technology tools, including videoconferencing software. In the blink of an ...

When divorcing spouses contemplate bankruptcy or bankrupt spouses consider divorce, their attorneys must review several factors before advising on the impact of bankruptcy on divorce. The fundamental precepts of bankruptcy are the automatic stay, which prohibits specific collection activities, and ...

Any parent navigating the unique challenges of child custody during the pandemic will likely tell you that they are stressed and anxious. The impact of COVID-19 is being felt across almost every plane of our lives – particularly so while ...

Foster care is meant to be temporary; however, the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting closures — although necessary for public health — will likely extend the time that many children spend in foster care. When a child enters foster care through ...

MINNEAPOLIS — On July 6, 2020, the Minnesota Court of Appeals issued a lengthy opinion concerning frivolous litigation in the context of Rule 9 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. A split decision, the issues raised appear ripe for ...

The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) is a law meant to avoid arguments between parties and states as to which state provides the appropriate forum for interstate custody issues. It has been agreed to and incorporated into ...

Foster youth are already among the most vulnerable populations in the United States.  That susceptibility increases dramatically with the added variable of severe physical and mental disabilities. Youth with debilitating conditions such as cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, and neuromuscular scoliosis ...

It is the understatement of the era that the world we live in has changed dramatically. The disruption from the COVID-19 pandemic has been felt in every corner of our society and economy, with tens of millions out of work ...

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — On May 18, 2020, the Minnesota Court of Appeals issued its decision in Delzer v. Delzer. The unpublished opinion offers a glimpse into many of the financial issues addressed as part of a divorce. Husband and Wife ...

The world as we know it has been forever changed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Courts have been closed to the public for an unprecedented 10 weeks and counting, and litigants are left with little certainty on when they may get ...