Martha Ertman

Martha Ertman is a distinguished legal scholar and professor at the University of Maryland, known for her work in family law and aging. She explores how legal systems impact relationships, especially around caregiving, family formation, and elder law. Ertman’s scholarship often emphasizes the importance of compassion, social justice, and understanding the complexities of family dynamics and aging processes. Her work aims to inform better policies and legal practices that support families and aging individuals, highlighting the human side of legal issues rather than abstract rules alone.