What E.N. v. T.R. Means for De Facto Parents
The case E.N. v. T.R., decided by the Maryland Court of Appeals, clarifies important requirements for de facto parent status. What
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De Facto Parentage in Maryland: Custody Rights When You Are Not the Biological Parent
Maryland recognizes that people who are neither biological nor adoptive parents can sometimes play a real “parental” role in a
Balancing Custody Schedules with After-School Sports
When your active child is involved in after-school activities (whether it’s soccer, dance, music lessons, or academic clubs) the daily
How Financial Health Affects Custody Disputes in Maryland
When parents separate, custody decisions in Maryland are always based on one guiding principle: the best interests of the child.
Why Co-Parenting Apps Make a Difference (and Which One Is Right for You)
Compare the best co-parenting apps—Our Family Wizard, AppClose, Talking Parents, and WeParent—to find the right fit for your family’s needs.
The Evolving Landscape of Military Divorce & Custody in 2025
Military families face unique challenges in divorce and custody cases—frequent relocations, deployments, and benefit complexities. Here’s what’s new in 2025 and how service members and spouses can prepare for a smoother legal process that protects their rights and their children’s stability.
Think Before You Text: How Your Messages Can Shape Custody Outcomes
Your phone holds a record of how you communicate, cooperate, and co-parent.
And in many cases, it speaks louder than your testimony ever will.
Prenuptial Agreements, IVF, and Frozen Embryos
A prenuptial agreement can help couples using IVF clearly define what happens to frozen embryos in the event of divorce, preventing future legal disputes and uncertainty.
Maryland’s New Custody Law: HB 1191 Brings Clarity to Family Court
Maryland House Bill 1191, effective October 1, 2025, introduces a clear framework for courts to follow when deciding legal and physical custody.
How can I modify my child custody decision?
Parenting plans are designed to provide structure, stability, and clarity—but life doesn’t always go according to plan. Whether it’s a new job, a move across the state, or concerns about a child’s well-being, circumstances can arise that make your current custody order no longer practical—or safe.
What E.N. v. T.R. Means for De Facto Parents
The case E.N. v. T.R., decided by the Maryland Court of Appeals, clarifies important requirements for de facto parent status. What
De Facto Parentage in Maryland: Custody Rights When You Are Not the Biological Parent
Maryland recognizes that people who are neither biological nor adoptive parents can sometimes play a real “parental” role in a
Balancing Custody Schedules with After-School Sports
When your active child is involved in after-school activities (whether it’s soccer, dance, music lessons, or academic clubs) the daily
How Financial Health Affects Custody Disputes in Maryland
When parents separate, custody decisions in Maryland are always based on one guiding principle: the best interests of the child.
Why Co-Parenting Apps Make a Difference (and Which One Is Right for You)
Compare the best co-parenting apps—Our Family Wizard, AppClose, Talking Parents, and WeParent—to find the right fit for your family’s needs.
The Evolving Landscape of Military Divorce & Custody in 2025
Military families face unique challenges in divorce and custody cases—frequent relocations, deployments, and benefit complexities. Here’s what’s new in 2025 and how service members and spouses can prepare for a smoother legal process that protects their rights and their children’s stability.
Think Before You Text: How Your Messages Can Shape Custody Outcomes
Your phone holds a record of how you communicate, cooperate, and co-parent.
And in many cases, it speaks louder than your testimony ever will.
Prenuptial Agreements, IVF, and Frozen Embryos
A prenuptial agreement can help couples using IVF clearly define what happens to frozen embryos in the event of divorce, preventing future legal disputes and uncertainty.
Maryland’s New Custody Law: HB 1191 Brings Clarity to Family Court
Maryland House Bill 1191, effective October 1, 2025, introduces a clear framework for courts to follow when deciding legal and physical custody.
How can I modify my child custody decision?
Parenting plans are designed to provide structure, stability, and clarity—but life doesn’t always go according to plan. Whether it’s a new job, a move across the state, or concerns about a child’s well-being, circumstances can arise that make your current custody order no longer practical—or safe.
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Maryland Divorce Law 2025: Key Reforms, Case Impacts, and What Comes Next
August 1, 2025
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: What Maryland’s New Laws Mean for You
July 25, 2025
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.
In the Matter of Bodhi Sico Becker: Child Name Change
June 3, 2025
A Maryland court case highlights how name change disputes are handled when unmarried parents disagree post-separation.