Why were you excited to take on the leadership of the Post-J.D. Certificate in Family Law? I participated in the early planning meetings with the practitioner advisory workgroup, and I’ve seen the commitment of those attorneys, the program faculty, and Professor Babb as the founding director. I’m amazed at what they’ve achieved with this program.…
Longtime Faculty Member Robert Rubinson Will Build on the Strong Foundation Established by Founding Program Director, Barbara Babb June 22, 2021 – Professor Robert Rubinson will serve as Director of The University of Baltimore School of Law’s online Post-J.D. Certificate in Family Law beginning July 1. He will assume the leadership position held by founding…
By Zoe James-Collins, University of Baltimore School of Law Sayra and Neil Meyerhoff Center for Families, Children and the Courts Student Fellow (2020-2021) During a typical year, Baltimore students face challenges that prevent them from regularly attending school or turning in assignments. We are keenly aware of the role transportation plays in chronic absenteeism. We…
By Marie Marcelino, CFCC Student Fellow (2020-2021) It has been a full year since Covid-19 has hit and has forced the world to shut down and go into lockdown. Many people have tried to continue to live their lives as normally as possible, but the reality is that this event is a true test of…
The Maryland Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) is funding scholarships for attorneys attending this innovative online program. April 5, 2021 – The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) – Maryland Chapter has funded a new scholarship for the Post-J.D. Certificate in Family Law. Starting in Fall 2021, students enrolled in the…
A Message from Our Director These past 20 years have been a journey full of passion, innovation, and impact in family justice system reform. I am extremely proud of all that CFCC has accomplished, and I am deeply grateful to everyone who has contributed to and has supported CFCC’s work. Since CFCC’s beginning, we have…
The University of Baltimore School of Law Sayra and Neil Meyerhoff Center for Families, Children and the Courts (CFCC) announces the availability for purchase of its Benchbook for Family Courts on Substance Use Disorders, Second Edition, (Benchbook). The Benchbook is a valuable resource to improve decision-making and outcomes in family law cases that involve substance…
By Janai Woodhouse, CFCC Student Fellow (Fall 2020) Examining the Issue: What Is Access to Justice? Access to Justice is a systemic issue that addresses the problem people of low socioeconomic status have in obtaining equal access to the legal process. The Access to Justice effort recognizes that only some people have access to the…
By Samantha Stephan, CFCC Student Fellow, Fall 2020 Child custody determinations are based on what is in the best interests of the child. Courts and the Maryland legislature have left the term “best interests of the child” defined broadly. Instead of a statutory definition containing specificity, which many states have, courts in Maryland consider a…