A recent opinion by the Court of Special Appeals provides Maryland Family Law lawyers further guidance on the right of an alleged father to obtain genetic testing as a matter of right. Continue reading Right To A Paternity Test
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Dissipation of Marital Property & Burden of Persuasion
This posting is a companion to my March 20, 2011 discussion of Omayaka v. Omayaka. Maryland Divorce Lawyers will recognize that this is a rare opinion on family law by Maryland’s Court of Appeals. As Maryland’s highest court noted, Continue reading Dissipation of Marital Property & Burden of Persuasion
Dissipation of Marital Property Defined By Court of Appeals
Judge Murphy has written an opinion in Omayaka v.Omayaka that provides Maryland Divorce Attorneys with a useful guideline in any dispute over dissipation of marital property. Continue reading Dissipation of Marital Property Defined By Court of Appeals
Divorcing Party May Seek Damages For Tortious Conduct By Spouse
The abrogation of inter spousal immunity in Bozman vs. Bozman, has opened up a new set of issues for Maryland Divorce Lawyers and their clients. Continue reading Divorcing Party May Seek Damages For Tortious Conduct By Spouse
Same Sex Marriage Battle Takes Shape
As a Maryland divorce and family law attorney and former member of the House of Delegates, the actions of the General Assembly are always of interest. The 2011 session has more than its share of drama. Continue reading Same Sex Marriage Battle Takes Shape
Confidential Relationship and Tort Liability Involving Divorcing Spouses
A prior posting, discussed a developing area of law for Maryland Divorce Lawyers resulting from the abolition of interspousal tort immunity in the 2003 opinion in Bozman vs. Bozman. Continue reading Confidential Relationship and Tort Liability Involving Divorcing Spouses
Tort Liability Involving Divorcing Spouses
Maryland Divorce Lawyers have received some important guidance from a recent opinion issued by Maryland’s Court of Special Appeals. Continue reading Tort Liability Involving Divorcing Spouses
Protecting Privacy in Domestic Violence and Peace Order Cases
With the advent of almost universal access to the internet, domestic violence and peace order cases are readily accessed using the Maryland Judiciary Case Search. Continue reading Protecting Privacy in Domestic Violence and Peace Order Cases