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Effective October 1, 2023, Maryland has new laws related to child abduction prevention. The law is called the Maryland Child Abduction Prevention Act, and the purpose of the Maryland Child Abduction Prevention Act is to prevent child abduction.
Effective October 1, 2023, Maryland has new laws related to child abduction prevention. The law is called the Maryland Child Abduction Prevention Act, and the purpose of the Maryland Child Abduction Prevention Act is to prevent child abduction.
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Maryland has entered a new chapter in family law. As of October 2025, divorcing couples can now separate on no-fault grounds, assume existing mortgages without refinancing, and file after just six months apart—even under the same roof.
Dating during divorce can feel liberating—and risky. While Maryland no longer allows “fault divorce” based on adultery, new laws and court trends in 2025 intensify scrutiny on financial dissipation when dating.
A Maryland court case highlights how name change disputes are handled when unmarried parents disagree post-separation.