Maryland eliminates all fault grounds for divorce

On October 1, 2023, Maryland will eliminate all fault grounds for divorce, including adultery, desertion, and cruel and vicious conduct.  There will now be only three no-fault grounds for divorce in Maryland: (a) 6 month separation; (b) irreconcilable differences; and...

De Facto Parents in Maryland

A de facto parent (meaning “parent in fact”) is a person other than the child’s legal parents (biological or adoptive parents) who claims custody or visitation rights based upon the person’s relationship with the non-biological, non-adopted child. Most importantly, a...