Category Archives: Family Law
Md. appellate court again clarifies jurisdiction in custody-with-cohabitation cases
By: Heather Cobun March 29, 2017 A circuit court has jurisdiction to resolve a child custody dispute when the parents are still living together and regardless of their marital status, the Court of Special Appeals has held. The ruling in Holbrook v. Newell, extends the logic of a 2006 Court of Appeals case, Ricketts… Read More »
Five Steps To Protect High-Net-Worth Clients from High-Stakes Lawsuits
Financial Advisor and Ace Private Risk Services present a complimentary webinar designed to help high net worth families protect their assets from personal liability lawsuits, which can take years to litigate and result in awards and settlements well in excess of $10 million. On its website, Financial Advisor says this course explores the liability… Read More »
Caregiver Sentenced for Assaulting Vulnerable Adult Baltimore County man struck, scolded victim at doctor’s office
Baltimore, MD (March 24, 2014) – Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler announced today that Ronald G. Barnes, 54, of Lochearn, was sentenced following his conviction in February of second degree assault. Barnes was employed as a driver/medical runner for L.I.F.E., Inc., a not-for-profit agency that provides residential, employment and day services to individuals with… Read More »
Maryland to end benefits for domestic partners; State says change is needed to avoid lawsuits
By Michael Dresserand Carrie Wells, The Baltimore Sun8:06 a.m. EDT, May 3, 2013 The O’Malley administration has notified state employees in same-sex relationships that they won’t be able to include domestic partners in their health insurance anymore. If they want coverage, they’ll have to get married. The policy change is the result of the… Read More »
