Stern v. Stern

BELL, Judge.

Helen J. Stern sued Richard H. Stern in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, Maryland, seeking a divorce and other relief. After a separation agreement was signed and a cross bill filed by Mr. Stern, Mrs. Stern sought additional relief including support for two physically disabled adult children. The decision of the court denying her counsel fees, but granting support for one of the adult children, generated this appeal and cross appeal.

Mrs. Stern presented two questions on appeal:

I. Whether the trial court erred in denying the mother counsel fees relating to her claims for…