Turnbull, Nicholson & Sanders, P.A. - TNS Family Law

09/30/2026

On September 22nd, Christopher W. Nicholson and Alexis L. Holiday presented the annual Maryland family law update at the Harford County Family Law Conference. Chris has presented this update every year since 2007.

This year's program covered new decisions on custody when both parents have died, protective orders, child support modifications, and the misuse of AI in court filings. It also covered new laws taking effect this fall, including longer timelines for temporary protective orders and new limits on public access to divorce records.

Read the full recap on our blog: https://tnsfamilylaw.com/maryland-family-law-update-harford-county-2026/

09/28/2026

Three of our partners, Christopher W. Nicholson, Mary Roby Sanders, and Rebecca A. Fleming, are Fellows of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. We're glad to share that the AAML Maryland Chapter's Annual Family Law Symposium is coming up on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the DoubleTree Columbia.

This year's sessions include:
• Tax Issues: "I Didn't Know That (or Maybe I Just Forgot)" – Don't Gamble on the Details
• High Stakes & Hot Takes: AI Hallucinations vs. Expert Truths
• Jurisdiction Jackpot: An Interactive UCCJEA Game
• All In: How Parenting Coaches Change the Game
• The House Rules: A Judicial Roundtable with 7 Members of the Bench

Lunch is included, and a happy hour reception follows. Early bird pricing is $150 through October 15 and $175 after.

Register: https://collectcheckout.com/collect-checkout/fields?cartId=459cf9fb-b2e5-4b1d-91e0-5695bb4d6108

09/23/2026

On September 18, attorneys from TNS Family Law attended the Maryland Hispanic Bar Association Gala. Partner Rebecca A. Fleming and associates Jasmine N. Pope, Faith Zellman Khan, and Alexandra N. Comegys joined colleagues from across the Maryland legal community to celebrate the MHBA's work supporting Hispanic and Latino attorneys, law students, and judges throughout the state.

Thank you to the MHBA for bringing everyone together for a wonderful evening!

09/21/2026

Christopher W. Nicholson will join Frank Gray of Jimeno & Gray on the faculty for the Maryland Judiciary's Child Counsel Training on December 21, 2026, at the Maryland Judicial Center in Annapolis. Together, they will present on the Maryland Guidelines for Practice for Court-Appointed Lawyers Representing Children in Cases Involving Child Custody or Child Access.

This free program is for Maryland attorneys interested in serving as best interest attorneys, child privilege attorneys, or child advocate attorneys. Space is limited, and priority goes to attorneys who commit to accepting one pro bono child counsel appointment and have not attended a prior child counsel training.

Apply here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7WBM9Q5

09/17/2026

We're pleased to share that Christopher W. Nicholson will present the case law and legislative update at the Harford County Circuit Court Office of Family Court Service's Annual Family Law Case Management Meeting on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.

Chris has presented this update every year since 2007, walking the bench and bar through the year's significant Maryland appellate decisions and legislative changes affecting family law. We're grateful to the Court for having him back for another year.

Learn more about our team: https://tnsfamilylaw.com/team/

08/28/2026

Congratulations to Chris Nicholson, Mary Roby Sanders, and Rebecca Fleming, all recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® in Family Law (Baltimore, MD).

Best Lawyers selections come entirely from peer review — attorneys evaluating the lawyers they've worked with and against. In family law, where so much of the work happens outside the courtroom, that's a recognition worth having.

Congratulations to all three.

08/24/2026

Turnbull, Nicholson & Sanders, P.A. is honored to share that the firm has been named a Winner in the "Best Law Firm - Family" category of The Daily Record's 2026 Reader Rankings.

The Reader Rankings are The Daily Record's annual recognition of the best businesses, firms, and service providers across Maryland. The results are determined entirely by public vote. Readers nominate candidates across dozens of categories, and the winners are decided by the community that knows their work firsthand: clients, colleagues, and fellow professionals throughout the state.

That is what makes this recognition especially meaningful to us. Family law is personal work, often undertaken during the most difficult chapter of a client's life. To be recognized by the people of Maryland tells us that the care, advocacy, and discretion our team brings to every matter is being felt where it counts.

Our thanks to everyone who took the time to nominate and vote for TNS Family Law. We are grateful for your confidence, and we will keep working to earn it.

08/20/2026

Turnbull, Nicholson & Sanders, P.A. is proud to congratulate Jasmine N. Pope, who was honored last night as one of The Daily Record's 2026 Leading Women Under 40.

Each year, The Daily Record's Leading Women Under 40 Awards recognize women who are 40 years of age and younger for the accomplishments they have achieved so far in their careers. Honorees are selected based on their professional experience, their involvement in the community, and their commitment to inspiring change. This year's class was chosen by previous Leading Women Under 40 honorees together with a representative of The Daily Record making the recognition a distinction bestowed by peers who understand what meaningful leadership looks like.

The 2026 class was celebrated at an awards reception on Wednesday evening at Gertrude's Restaurant at the Baltimore Museum of Art. Profiles of this year's honorees appear in a special magazine inserted into today's issue of The Daily Record and are available online at TheDailyRecord.com.

Jasmine's selection reflects the dedication, drive, and professional excellence she brings to her work every day, and we are honored to have her as part of the TNS Family Law team. This recognition is a testament not only to what she has already accomplished, but to the impact she will continue to make in the years ahead.

Congratulations again, Jasmine — this honor is well deserved.

08/20/2026

08/06/2026

We're thrilled to share that Mary Sanders has been named to the 2026 MD500!

The Daily Record's MD500 celebrates Maryland's most influential and accomplished professionals - 500 leaders across 38 diverse categories who are shaping the future of our state. It's a distinction reserved for those who set the standard in their fields, and Mary's recognition in Family Law reflects exactly that.

Behind this honor are years of tireless advocacy, careful preparation, and a deep commitment to the people she represents. Family law work is rarely easy as it meets people during some of the hardest moments of their lives. Mary approaches every case with the diligence, compassion, and resolve those moments call for. Her clients trust her because she earns it.

Congratulations, Mary, from all of us at TNS Family Law. This recognition is richly deserved, and we couldn't be prouder to work alongside you.