The first day of school for students in Montgomery County Maryland is August 26, 2025. Parents will make adjustments to the child’s visitation/access schedule to coincide with the child’s school schedule. In considering a school access schedule, parents should consider the following: 1. The distance between the parent’s homes 2. The current school year’s academic […]
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Pursuant to House Bill 1191 Provides that as of October 1, 2025, judges must articulate that they have considered all the factors laid out in Taylor v. Taylor 306 Md. 290 (1986). The Taylor factors cover the following: 1. The fitness of the parents 2. The Character and Reputation of the Parties 3. The requests
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In all pending divorce matters in Maryland, the court requires that the parities complete a joint property statement. The joint property statement which is referred to as: A JOINT STATEMENT OF PARTIES CONCERNING MARITAL AND NON-MARITAL PROPERTY (Md. Rule 9-207(b). ccdr033.pdf The Joint property statement enables a party to list all property that is marital,
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Family Law Judges encourage parties to resolve custody issues short of trial. The consensus is that it is in the best interest of the child that the parents agree with issues relating to custody and access.Parents who agree on custody terms often put provisions relating to communicating about the child’s summer schedule.A portion of a
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A free Joint Expungement Clinic is Scheduled for Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 10::00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event will be held by J Franklyn Bourne Bar Association and Montgomery County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta. Expungement Clinics Assist Individuals, who are eligible for Expungements with filling out necessary forms to be filed
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In today’s climate, there may be a necessity to modify child support. A court will modify support based on a material change in circumstances. A material change of circumstances could be a loss of a job, a reduction in pay, or an unexpected financial set back. Filing a modification of child support does not automatically
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In most jurisdictions eighty (80%) of contested divorces settle prior to trial. Parties can either settle all issues relating to custody, support, marital property through attending mediation with a private mediator or through a court sponsored mediation program. The mediation process is considered to be non-adversarial however, it is important that parties have detailed information
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The year 2025 has arrived. With the New Year Maryland has implemented new laws relating to traffic, leaf blowers, opioid emergencies and Medicare eligibility for prothesis. The Laws in Maryland in effect as of January 2025 are as follows: -Maryland Road Worker Protection Act As of January 2025, fines have doubled for speeding in Roadwork
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Court orders usually require that the custodial parent notify the non-custodial parent prior to relocating with the child. The notice requirement is usually included in the court order or the parties’ consent custody agreement. The notice requirement normally has a time period of 60 to 90 days prior to the parent’s intent to relocate. In
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Most Custody agreements contain language relating to a parent’s responsibilities in the event they relocate or move more than 25 miles from their current residence. For Example: If either party relocates more than 30 miles outside of the D.C. Metropolitan area, he/she will give the other party 90 days’ notice prior to his/her intent to
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