Family Law—Child Custody—Modification Order The appeal concerns a child custody case where the court affirmed the modified custody order, finding no abuse of discretion in the circuit court's decision-making process.
Read More »Princess Williams Evans v. Derrick Evans
Family Law—Child Custody—Legal Authority The trial court did not abuse its discretion in denying Mother's request for postponement and awarding joint legal custody with tie-breaking authority to Father.
Read More »Iliana Asucely Martinez Y Martinez v. Manuel Rene Argueta Ventura
Family Law—Custody—Special Immigrant Juvenile Status The issue in this appeal is whether the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County erred when it awarded custody of O. but did not make findings for his eligibility for SIJS.
Read More »Lisa Messick v. Christian McDaniel
Family Law—Custody—Neglect The circuit court awarded Appellee sole legal and physical custody based on findings of neglect and abuse concerning the minor child while in Appellant's care.
Read More »Clifton Chamberlin v. Audrey Chamberlin
Family Law—Custody—Modification The court found a material change in circumstances justifying a modification of tie-breaking authority in custody, affirming that the best interests of the children warranted the change.
Read More »In Re: M.M. v. Baltimore County Department of Social Services
Family Law—Parental Rights—Termination The juvenile court found that exceptional circumstances justified terminating Mother's parental rights due to her inconsistent engagement with services and M.M.'s need for stability and permanence.
Read More »In Re K.P. v. Baltimore City Department of Social Services
Family Law—Termination of Parental Rights—Evidentiary Issues The juvenile court affirmed the termination of parental rights, finding clear evidence of parental unfitness and exceptional circumstances due to the parents' neglect and failure to engage in reunification efforts.
Read More »J.D. v. M.W.
Family Law—Child Custody—Domestic Violence The circuit court committed reversible error by not considering the applicable provisions of FL § 9-101 and FL § 9-101.1 regarding the history of domestic violence in the custody determination.
Read More »In Re N.S. v. Baltimore County Department of Social Services
Family Law—Custody—Visitation The court affirmed the decision to grant custody of N.S. to a relative, citing concerns about Mother's substance abuse history and lack of transparency regarding her other child's birth.
Read More »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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