Taylor Factors

Taylor Factors after October 1, 2025

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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THE PROS AND CONS OF A CUSTODY EVALUATION

In any proceeding before the court for custody or visitation of a child, the court may order a custody or a psychological evaluation of any parent, guardian, legal custodian or person standing in loco parentis to the child, if the court finds such evaluation would assist it in its determination. The court may enter such

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