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Five Hearings, No Parent: How Maryland Family Courts Build a Record Without Participation
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January 27, 2026
The article discusses the troubling issue of "non-appearance" in Maryland family courts, particularly highlighted in the case of Jeffrey Reichert. It reveals how the court proceeded with hearings without accommodating Reichert's disability, leading to…