Opinions

M. J.-H. v. J.H.

Family Law—Custody Modification—Material Change K.S. and A.B. were divorced in 2021, with A.B. awarded primary custody of their child. K.S. sought custody modification, alleging changes affecting the child's welfare. The court found no material change in circumstances and denied the modification request.

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K.S. v. A.B.

Family Law—Custody Modification—Material Change K.S. and A.B. were divorced in 2021, with A.B. awarded primary custody of their child. K.S. sought custody modification, alleging changes affecting the child's welfare. The court found no material change in circumstances and denied the modification request.

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A.C. v. A.C.

Family Law—Custody—Alimony Appellant A.C. father appeals a Frederick County Circuit Court order granting mother an absolute divorce, sole custody of their children, and ordering father to pay support and fees.

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O.A. v. O.H.O.

Family Law—Custody—Visitation Rights The Circuit Court for Prince George’s County awarded joint legal custody of A.A. to O.H.O. and O.A., granting O.H.O. tie-breaking authority and primary physical custody, while awarding O.A. visitation rights. Read the opinion

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K.J. v. P.H.

Family Law—Custody—Parental Unfitness For reasons that follow, we conclude that the circuit court did not err in its unfitness and best interest analyses, and we affirm the judgment of the court.

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J.D.C. v. N.L.C.

Family Law—Child Support—Contempt of Court Appellant father appeals a child support order requiring him to pay $754 monthly, arguing the enforcement action violated his rights and lacked a contractual basis.

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B.S.G. v. State of Maryland

Sentencing—Juvenile Restoration Act—Life Without Parole In May of 1996, a jury convened in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County found B.S.G. guilty of first-degree murder, arson, and robbery with a dangerous and deadly weapon.

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S.S.A. v. S.A.

Family Law—Protective Order—Mental Abuse The circuit court did not err in temporarily extending the final protective order without a hearing or in extending the order for 18 months as to Ms. Ali.

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B.J. v. C.J.

Family Law—Custody—Mental Health Evaluation The circuit court did not err in granting Mother sole legal custody regarding health care decisions for their child, affirming the modified custody order based on the best interests of the child.

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