Maryland SB433 modifies the duration and provisions of temporary and final protective orders in family law cases.

Maryland SB433 revises the procedures and provisions for temporary and final protective orders in family law cases. It mandates a hearing after the service of a temporary protective order and sets a deadline for the final protective order hearing. The final protective order can include a monetary award for losses or expenses incurred due to abuse, such as food, shelter, transportation, and attorney fees. Importantly, a monetary award in the final protective order does not prevent the petitioner from pursuing additional claims for uncompensated losses or expenses.

Maryland SB433 modifies the duration and provisions of temporary and final protective orders in family law cases.

Maryland SB433 revises the procedures and provisions for temporary and final protective orders in family law cases. It mandates a hearing after the service of a temporary protective order and sets a deadline for the final protective order hearing. The final protective order can include a monetary award for losses or expenses incurred due to abuse, such as food, shelter, transportation, and attorney fees. Importantly, a monetary award in the final protective order does not prevent the petitioner from pursuing additional claims for uncompensated losses or expenses.