Hair-cutter training on domestic violence awareness(Maryland) A new law, House Bill 1547 in Maryland, will require barbers and cosmetologists to complete one hour of domestic violence awareness training when applying for a license or a renewal. The training details: Maryland’s Medical Assistance Program, the Children’s Health Program and private insurers are prohibited from requiring prior authorization when a […]
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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 custody cases, the non-custodial parent normally gets more access to his or her child during the summer months. A summer schedule that takes into consideration the child’s prior summer plans is normally ideal. Most courts require that the child spend a minimum of two weeks with the non-custodial parent. In order to ensure that
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In Child Custody cases, Parents are awarded either Joint Legal Custody or Sole Legal Custody of their child Joint custody is where both parents are involved in decisions relating to the health, education and welfare of the child. Joint custodial parents must consult with one another prior to making major decisions relating to their child.
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Pursuant to Family Law Section 4-507 (a) A protective order may be modified or rescinded during the term of the protective order after: The requesting party (1) Giving written notice to all affected persons eligible (2) Signing a waiver of tort claim of civil liability against the individual who requested the protective order and (3)
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