Recently, a well-known online/radio conspiracy theorist has caused a media flutter that has nothing — and everything — to do with his public persona.
Read More »Child Advocacy: When missions differ, children can get hurt
When “Robbie” was a month past his 3rd birthday, his mother called his father and told him to pick Robbie up – she had had enough. His father reported that he gave Robbie a bath, saw bruising and other injuries ...
Read More »Commentary: Make QDROs part of your spring cleaning
It’s that time of year where we start thinking about bringing in the new clients and closing out our old files. You know, the files that have either been sitting dormant or are completed and taking up cabinet space. One ...
Read More »Child Advocacy: Supporting legislation for youth with disabilities aging out of foster care
The transition from high school to adult life is an exciting, challenging and sometimes exasperating experience for young people. Young adults are expected to live independently, pursue higher education, find employment, navigate relationships and become contributing members of society. Add ...
Read More »Editorial Advisory Board: Md. should allow divorce by mutual consent for couples with children
This board is disappointed the Maryland General Assembly once again will not consider whether couples with minor children should be allowed to divorce by “mutual consent.” Last year, the legislature passed a bill, signed by the Gov. Larry Hogan, allowing ...
Read More »Child Advocacy: The challenges of timelines in CINA proceedings
It is well established, as the Court of Appeals has noted, that a key purpose of the CINA (Child In Need of Assistance) law is to “achieve a timely, permanent placement for the child consistent with the child’s best interests.” ...
Read More »Commentary: Embracing failure as an opportunity for improvement
BOSTON – Being a lawyer often involves a fair amount of sales and persuasion. Whether you are delivering an argument or pitching yourself as the lawyer who can deliver for his clients, a common burden for lawyers is the idea ...
Read More »Child Advocacy: The state of adoption
About 30 adoptions of foster care children were finalized in Baltimore on Nov. 19 during an annual event hosted by the Bar of Association of Baltimore City in honor of National Adoption Day. Baltimore is one of 400 cities that ...
Read More »Commentary: It’s divorce season, but that’s a risky move
Unbeknownst to me, family lawyers apparently call January “divorce month.” As the Christmas tree is thrown out and the wrapping paper cleared away, the empty Champagne bottles taken out behind the garage, Google searches for terms like “divorce lawyer” and ...
Read More »Child Advocacy: Third-party intervention in Child In Need of Assistance cases
For children who enter the child welfare system, achieving permanency is the goal for any child who will not return to their parents. Although often the local Department of Social Services identifies placements for children, there are times when an ...
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