Maryland Debates Bill That Could Terminate Parental Rights of Rapists
- posted: Jun. 08, 2016
A controversial bill that would terminate the parental rights of rapists is currently making its way through the Maryland legislature — with those on both sides claiming the need to Read More
Court Denies Civil Liability for Mother Who Allowed Underage Drinking
- posted: Apr. 13, 2016
Maryland courts traditionally have not held bars and other alcohol purveyors responsible for the drunken misconduct of those they have served. A family recently tested this standard to see if Read More
Advocates Seek to Revise Child Support Requirements for Former Prisoners
- posted: Mar. 30, 2016
One often-overlooked effect of a parent’s prison sentence is the debt that they accumulate by missing child-support payments during their incarceration. In a way, the financial obligation resembles a large Read More
Important Items to Cover in Your Child Custody Agreement
- posted: Dec. 02, 2015
While no two child custody cases are ever exactly the same, there are still some elements that should be included in almost every agreement. The following are few items you Read More
Maryland Has Gotten Better at Child Support Collection, Still Has a Ways to Go
- posted: Nov. 04, 2015
Recent reports indicate that the state of Maryland has gotten a lot better at collecting child support payments, but still has plenty of room for improvement. The state is still Read More
Handling Transportation in Your Child Visitation Plan
- posted: May 13, 2015
When parents get divorced and establish custody arrangements, they also need to consider how they will handle transportation for visitation periods. It will help everyone involved if your custody arrangement Read More
Obtaining Retroactive Child Support
- posted: May 06, 2015
Retroactive child support is child support money paid to the custodial parent to compensate that parent for a time period where there was no support arrangement. There is not necessarily Read More
Steps to Take When Child Support Payments are Past Due
- posted: Apr. 29, 2015
Unfortunately, it is not unusual for there to be issues with one parent failing to fulfill his or her obligations of paying child support. If these issues start to become Read More
Toddler’s Death Leads to Foster Care Reform Efforts in Maryland
- posted: Apr. 15, 2015
Last year, a toddler from Frederick, Maryland named Anayah Williams died after her father allegedly beat her. She had previously been in the care of a foster home, but federal Read More
Maryland Family Investigated After Letting Kids Walk Home Alone
- posted: Apr. 08, 2015
A Maryland couple in Silver Spring recently became the subject of national news after an investigation was launched into them letting their children walk home alone from a nearby playground. Read More
Do Judges Consider the Wishes of Children in Child Custody Cases?
- posted: Dec. 17, 2014
It is a common misconception that judges will allow children over the age of 14 to determine which parent they will live with in custody cases. While some states will Read More
Determining Child Custody Rights in Maryland
- posted: Oct. 08, 2014
Divorce can be an emotionally difficult experience and there are many issues a divorcing couple must consider when severing their union, including dividing marital assets and property. In addition, if Read More
Maryland Employees’ Right to Work Leave After Birth of Child, Adoption
- posted: Oct. 01, 2014
Following the birth or adoption of a child, parents are often eager to spend time around their new bundle of joy, bonding with him or her and taking part in Read More
Relocating With Children After a Divorce
- posted: Jul. 16, 2014
A divorce is often the catalyst for other big life changes. People go back to school or change jobs. They begin a new relationship or marry again. They decide to Read More
Seeking a Peace Order vs. a Protective Order
- posted: Jul. 15, 2014
Maryland law contains provisions that allow members of the public to apply for an order from the court that provides relief against various forms of malicious behavior by others. These Read More
The Guardian Ad Litem’s Role in Maryland Custody Cases
- posted: May 28, 2014
When parents cannot reach a custody agreement, the family court may appoint an attorney known as a guardian ad litem (GAL) to represent a child’s best interests. In Maryland, a Read More