TNS Family Law Associates Selected to 2027 Maryland SuperLawyers Rising Stars


We are excited to announce that all three Partners of Turnbull, Nicholson & Sanders, P.A. were recognized as 2023 Maryland Super Lawyers! Christopher W. Nicholson has been recognized as a Super Lawyer since 2008, a Top 100 Super Lawyer since 2013, and previously was recognized as a Top 10 Super Lawyer. Mary Roby Sanders…
In January of 2012, at the annual Baltimore County Bar Association Banquet, Mary Roby Sanders of Turnbull, Nicholson & Sanders, P.A., was awarded the prestigous J. Earle Plumhoff Professionalism award for demonstrating and practicing the uptmost professionalism in the practice of law.
Conscious Uncoupling. This phrase has been recently popularized by Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin following their separation, and received many a smirk, groan or eye roll in response. However, this term has apparently been around for years. Conscious uncoupling is used in place of the dreaded “D-word”. This alternative term implies approaching divorce from a…
The Maryland court system still remains in Phase II of the Maryland Judiciary’s reopening plan. The court system is scheduled to return to Phase IV operations on March 15, 2021, and Phase IV operations on April 26, 2021. Currently, no in-person multi-day trials are being held, and most jurisdictions are not allowing remote multi-day trials. Most…
In the state of Maryland, there are two types of divorce, “Absolute Divorce” and “Limited Divorce”. “Absolute divorce” means the marriage has ended. Once an Absolute divorce has been granted, the parties can remarry. A “Limited divorce” does not end the marriage. Rather, a Limited divorce is awarded to establish certain responsibilities (ie., child support…
After your divorce is finalized, you will most likely feel a deep sense of relief. We encourage you to take a few days to relish the completion of the process. After all the litigation or negotiations and emotional turmoil, you can now start the next chapter of your life. But do not get too comfortable!…