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Supreme Court of Maryland
Jul 2, 2026

Supreme Court of Maryland: Plain error, expert testimony, foreclosure, more

Plain error — expert testimony — foreclosure

Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott, center, and City Council member Paris Gray, right, lead a stroller walk Thursday at Cylburn Arboretum in Baltimore. (Photo by Pete Kiehart for The Washington Post)
Jun 22, 2026

These stroller-pushing fathers came together in Baltimore for a walk. They left with more.

Fathers gathered at Cylburn Arboretum in Baltimore for a stroller walk promoting fatherhood involvement and providing community resources.

2026 Top Leadership in Law award winner, Kevin R. Hill. (Steve Ruark for The Daily Record)
Jun 16, 2026

Pilot program gives MD children a say in custody cases

A pilot program in Southern Maryland provides free attorneys to children whose parents are going through contentious divorces.

Gov. Wes Moore gave his fourth State of the State address Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, in the State House in Annapolis. (Office of the Governor)
May 29, 2026

Moore vetoes divorce records protection, among other bills

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore vetoed five bills after the 2026 legislative session, including legislation that intended to protect divorce records from the public.

Appellate Court of Maryland
May 14, 2026

Appellate Court of Maryland: Removal from office, COVID-19, visitation and custody

Removal from office — COVID-19 —visitation and custody

Sen. Charles Sydnor, D-Baltimore County, nominates Sen. Bill Ferguson, D-Baltimore City, as president of the Senate on the first day of the 2026 legislative session. (Hannah Gaskill/The Daily Record)
Apr 27, 2026

MD lawmakers aim to restrict divorce records from public

Legislation to protect personal information from divorce proceedings received overwhelming, bipartisan support from Maryland lawmakers.

Appellate Court of Maryland
Apr 9, 2026

Appellate Court of MD: Jury instruction, common-law marriage, freedom of information, more

Jury instruction — common-law marriage — freedom of information

The Maryland Supreme Court (formerly the Court of Appeals) building is shown in Annapolis in 2004. (The Daily Record/File Photo)
Mar 24, 2026

Montgomery County divorce attorney disbarred for ‘intentional dishonesty’

A Montgomery County divorce lawyer was disbarred Friday after the Maryland Supreme Court found he engaged in a pattern of misconduct.

Paper on clipboard that says "last will and testament" (Depositphotos)
Feb 24, 2026

Blended families and the challenges of asset distribution

Trust and estate attorneys are starting to hear more often from members of blended families unhappy about the distribution of assets after an elder’s death.

The Baltimore County Circuit Court building is seen in Towson. (File photo)
Jan 29, 2026

Baltimore County divorce lawyer disbarred

A Maryland divorce lawyer was disbarred for her failure to competently represent a client and her lack of cooperation with an investigation.

Kirk Kolodner
Jan 29, 2026

Kirk Kolodner | Wright, Constable & Skeen

Trial lawyer Kirk Kolodner brings 45 years of experience to Wright, Constable & Skeen as a partner in the firm’s Family Law group.

Emily Sofia
Jan 29, 2026

Emily Sofia | Wright, Constable & Skeen

Emily Sofia brings extensive experience to Wright, Constable & Skeen as a senior associate in the firm’s Family Law group.