Circuit Court for Baltimore County Update Approximately 15 clerks in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County’s Clerk’s Office are performing their duties remotely, leaving approximately 25 clerks working daily at the courthouse.  As a result, some telephone calls are not immediately addressed because of the decrease of onsite clerks.  To better respond to inquiries from…

Court Updates The Maryland Judiciary issued the following Statement on Matters Concerning Children & Families, which clarifies that all courts orders for a child’s custody, parenting time, and child support are still in effect. The District Court for Maryland for Baltimore County has stayed all evictions for non-residential premises during the COVID-19 emergency. The Catonsville Courthouse for the…

Health Quest https://www.hqchiro.com/ Health Quest is not shut down! Health Quest will still provide in-office care of active patients in the acute phase of care. Dr. Ettlinger and Dr. Barrett are contacting every patient by phone to evaluate their specific status: STATUS OPTION ONE:  Are patients far enough along in care that they can be…

With the court closure extended until at least May 4th, we continue to operate with essential personnel.  The following matters occur on a continuing basis: MDEC pleadings are processed, either through personnel in the courthouse or those working remotely.  Almost all are docketed on the day they are received and are tasked for rulings in…

Court Updates Governor Hogan issued an Executive Order on Monday, March 30th including a Stay at Home Order.  Law Firms are still considered essential and may remain open.  Click here for interpretive guidance and Click here for the full order. Maryland District Court issues Revised Policy on Interim Peace, Protective, and Extreme Risk Protective Orders (ERPOs). …

All Baltimore County (public and private school) students are encouraged to submit entries. Cash prizes will be awarded on May 1, 2020. BCBA Members’ children/grandchildren may be in any Maryland school jurisdiction. About the 2020 Law Day Theme Your Vote, Your Voice, Our Democracy: The 19th Amendment at 100 The Law Day 2020 theme is…

Please feel free to contact Mr. Levasseur or Ms. White directly with any concerns or feedback to share: what’s working, what’s not, ideas for improvement, etc. Also, any attorney who wants to be added to the e-mail list to receive current updates on Family Division policies, practices and news should contact either liaison, with the…