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twelve factors in Maryland

7 Maryland opinions name it 2 courts 2003–2025 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Maryland courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (7)

CaseFollowedCited
Roginsky v. Blake-Roginskygreen
mdctspecapp · 1999 · cited in 3 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2003–2010
2 sentences

2004The twelve factors included in the test are non-exclusive, and "although the court is not required to use a formal checklist, the court must demonstrate consideration of all necessary factors.” Roginsky v. Blake-Roginsky, 129 Md.App. 132, 143 , 740 A.2d 125, 130 (1999).

2004The twelve factors included in the test are non-exclusive, and "although the court is not required to use a formal checklist, the court must demonstrate consideration of all necessary factors.” Roginsky v. Blake-Roginsky, 129 Md.App. 132, 143 , 740 A.2d 125, 130 (1999).

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Ochse v. Henrygreen
mdctspecapp · 2014 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See also Ochse v. Henry, 216 Md.

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Solomon v. Solomongreen
md · 2004 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See Solomon, 383 Md. at 195 n. 15, 857 A.2d at 1120 n. 15 (“The twelve factors included in the test are non-exclusive____”).

2010See Solomon, 383 Md. at 195 n. 15, 857 A.2d at 1120 n. 15 (“The twelve factors included in the test are non-exclusive____”).

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cluster 315529green
ca5 · 1974 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008In Hensley v. Eckerhart, 461 U.S. 424, 433 , 103 S.Ct. 1933, 1939 , 76 L.Ed.2d 40 , 48 n. 3 (1983), the Court, referred to the twelve factors identified, and explained, in great detail in Johnson v. Georgia Highway Express, Inc., 488 F.2d 714, 717-19 (5th Cir.l974):(l) the time and labor required; (2) the novelty and difficulty of the questions presented; (3) the skill requisite to properly perform the legal service; (4) the preclusion of other employment by the attorney due to acceptance of the case; (5) the customary fee; (6) whether the fee is fixed or contingent; (7) time limitations impos

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Turrisi v. Sanzarogreen
md · 1987 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005Tracey v. Tracey, 328 Md. 380, 391 , 614 A.2d 590, 596 (1992) see also Turrisi v. Sanzaro, 308 Md. 515, 524-525 , 520 A.2d 1080, 1085 (1987).

2005Tracey v. Tracey, 328 Md. 380, 391 , 614 A.2d 590, 596 (1992) see also Turrisi v. Sanzaro, 308 Md. 515, 524-525 , 520 A.2d 1080, 1085 (1987).

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Tracey v. Traceygreen
md · 1992 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005Tracey v. Tracey, 328 Md. 380, 391 , 614 A.2d 590, 596 (1992) see also Turrisi v. Sanzaro, 308 Md. 515, 524-525 , 520 A.2d 1080, 1085 (1987).

2005Tracey v. Tracey, 328 Md. 380, 391 , 614 A.2d 590, 596 (1992) see also Turrisi v. Sanzaro, 308 Md. 515, 524-525 , 520 A.2d 1080, 1085 (1987).

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Ware v. Waregreen
mdctspecapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003Blaine, 336 Md. at 71-72 , 646 A.2d 413 ; see also Ware, 131 Md.App. at 232-33 , 748 A.2d 1031 (“[A] finding of a mathematical disparity will not automatically trigger an award of indefinite alimony and ... the trial judge must carefully consider all of the twelve factors spelled out by § 11-106(b) that are pertinent to a particular case.”).

2003Blaine, 336 Md. at 71-72 , 646 A.2d 413 ; see also Ware, 131 Md.App. at 232-33 , 748 A.2d 1031 (“[A] finding of a mathematical disparity will not automatically trigger an award of indefinite alimony and ... the trial judge must carefully consider all of the twelve factors spelled out by § 11-106(b) that are pertinent to a particular case.”).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (3)

CaseCitedYears
Hensley v. Eckerhart green
scotus · 1983
2 sentences

2025Of the twelve factors, the Hensley Court characterized “the results obtained” as “crucial . . . in determining the proper amount of an award of attorney’s fees[,]” id. at 440 , particularly where “a plaintiff is deemed ‘prevailing’ even though he [or she] succeeded on only some of his [or her] claims for relief.” Id. at 434 .

2025Of the twelve factors, the Hensley Court characterized “the results obtained” as “crucial . . . in determining the proper amount of an award of attorney’s fees[,]” id. at 440 , particularly where “a plaintiff is deemed ‘prevailing’ even though he [or she] succeeded on only some of his [or her] claims for relief.” Id. at 434 .

22008–2025
Monmouth Meadows Homeowners Ass'n v. Hamilton green
md · 2010
2 sentences

2011Monmouth, 416 Md. at 336 , 7 A.3d 1 .

2011Monmouth, 416 Md. at 336 , 7 A.3d 1 .

12011–2011
Blaine v. Blaine green
md · 1994
2 sentences

2003Blaine, 336 Md. at 71-72 , 646 A.2d 413 ; see also Ware, 131 Md.App. at 232-33 , 748 A.2d 1031 (“[A] finding of a mathematical disparity will not automatically trigger an award of indefinite alimony and ... the trial judge must carefully consider all of the twelve factors spelled out by § 11-106(b) that are pertinent to a particular case.”).

2003Blaine, 336 Md. at 71-72 , 646 A.2d 413 ; see also Ware, 131 Md.App. at 232-33 , 748 A.2d 1031 (“[A] finding of a mathematical disparity will not automatically trigger an award of indefinite alimony and ... the trial judge must carefully consider all of the twelve factors spelled out by § 11-106(b) that are pertinent to a particular case.”).

12003–2003

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MD § Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 11-106 (4)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

MS 50 (1991–2020) NJ 20 (1986–2025) CT 16 (1991–2026) MA 13 (1994–2018) LA 10 (1984–2017) NC 9 (1985–2024) WV 7 (1991–2019) MD 7 (2003–2025) TX 5 (2007–2022) WI 5 (1984–2004) DC 4 (1987–2024) AK 4 (1982–1996) FL 4 (1990–2026) MI 4 (1990–2023) ID 4 (1996–2020) VA 3 (1991–2023) VT 3 (1999–2018) ME 3 (1998–2008) MO 2 (1996–2013) AL 2 (1994–2015) PA 2 (1984–2025) SC 2 (1998–2009) NY 2 (1994–2002) OH 2 (1998–1999) IA 2 (2016–2019)

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