Maryland Family Law Maryland family law opinions and commentary
Divorce: marital separation agreement: replacement housing CSA No. 1389, Sept. Term 2013. Unreported. Opinion by Moylan, Charles E., Jr. (Retired, Specially Assigned). Filed Sept. 10, 2014. Appeal from Queen Anne’s County. Affirmed.
Read More »Geoffrey L. Tinelli v. Linette P. W. Tinelli
David Holt v. Brooke Holt 
Divorce: Monetary award: Valuation and satisfaction CSA No. 0762, Sept. Term 2013. Unreported. Opinion by Hotten, J. Filed: June 16, 2014. Appeal from Queen Anne’s County. Affirmed.
Read More »Michael Cramer v. Michelle Cramer
Divorce: Marital property: Fraud and deceit. CSA No. 2035, Sept. Term 2011. Opinion by Sharer, J. F., J., retired, specially assigned. Filed: April 4, 2014. Appeal from Queen Anne’s County. Affirmed.
Read More »Christina A. Carter v. Justin L. Davis et al.
Visitation: Grandparent visitation: Lack of exceptional circumstances CSA No. 0110, September Term 2012. Unreported. Opinion by Rodowsky, J. Filed April 30, 2013. 30 pages. Appeal from Queen Anne’s County Circuit Court. Reversed in part.
Read More »In re Adoption of Sean M.
Termination of Parental Rights: Independent adoption: Untimely objection CA No. 54, September Term 2012. Reported. Opinion by Harrell, J. Filed March 22, 2013. 22 pages. Appeal from Queen Anne’s County. Affirmed.
Read More »Andrea Hanes v. Bryce Lee Hanes
Child support: Determination of actual income: Pre-tax contributions CSA No. 0541, September Term, 2012. Unreported. Opinion by Meredith, J. Filed Jan. 31, 2013. 16 pages. Appeal from Queen Anne’s County. Reversed and remanded.
Read More »Faith Krug v. George Krug
CSA No. 2741, September Term, 2011. Unreported. Opinion by Eyler, Deborah S., J. Filed November 28, 2012. 10 pages. Appeal from Queen Anne’s County. Vacated and remanded. Child support: Calculation: Unexplained deviation from guidelines
Read More »In re: Adoption/Guardianship of Precilla C. and Selena C.
Adoption/Guardianship: Termination of parental rights: Inability to provide long-term care CSA Nos. 226 and 138, Sept. Term 2012. Unreported. Opinion by Kehoe, J. Filed Sept. 18, 2012. RecordFax #12-0918-03, 15 pages.
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Child support: genetic testing: department’s motion to compel CSA No. 1404, September Term, 2010. Unreported. Opinion by Krauser, C.J. Filed Aug. 1, 2012. RecordFax #12-0801-03, 14 pages.
Read More »In re: Adoption of Sean M.
Adoption/guardianship: stepparent adoption: untimely objection by natural parent CSA No. 1836, September Term 2011. Reported opinion by Berger, J. Filed April 27, 2012.
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