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Maryland Adopts New Statutory Factors to Determine Child Custody

August 28th, 2025
Posted By
Gregory Votta
On May 15, 2025, Governor Wes Moore approved House Bill 1191, which is set to go into effect on October 1, 2025. The Bill is significant because, for the first time, the Maryland State Legislature has adopted its own list of factors that Maryland jud… Read More
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Categories: Custody
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Spoliation and the Requirement to Preserve Evidence

May 11th, 2020
Posted By
Gregory Votta
Whether you are involved in a divorce proceeding or a child custody matter, litigation is often an emotional and intrusive experience. It can be made even more so through the discovery process, when you are required by the court’s rules of procedur… Read More
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Categories: Family Law, Other News
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New Maryland Parenting Plan Forms

February 18th, 2020
Posted By
Gregory Votta
In child custody matters, it is often best if parents who are separated or in the process of separating are able to work together amicably to discuss and decide on a plan as to the parenting of their children. As a parent, you have known your childre… Read More
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Categories: Custody, Divorce, Family Law