Rule 9-204.1 – Parenting Plans

(a)Definitions. The following definitions apply, except as expressly otherwise provided or as necessary implication requires: (1)Decision-Making Authority (Legal Custody). Decision-Making Authority, also called legal custody, refers to how major long-term decisions...

Rule 9-204 – Educational Seminar

(a) Applicability. This Rule applies in an action in which child support, custody, or visitation is involved and the court determines to send the parties to an educational seminar designed to minimize disruptive effects of separation and divorce on the lives of...

Rule 9-203 – Financial Statements

(a) Financial Statement–General. Unless section (b) of this Rule applies, a Financial Statement required by Rule 9-202 shall be in substantially the following form: Click here to view imageClick here to view imageClick here to view imageClick here to view...

Rule 9-202 – Pleading

(a)Signing-Telephone Number. A party shall personally sign each pleading filed by that party and, if the party is not represented by an attorney, shall state in the pleading a telephone number at which the party may be reached during ordinary business hours. Cross...

Rule 9-201 – Scope

The Rules in this Chapter are applicable to a circuit court action in which divorce, annulment, alimony, child support, custody, or visitation is sought. These Rules do not apply to actions in a juvenile court or actions brought solely under Code, Family Law Article,...