If you live separately from your child's other parent because of a divorce or separation, you should still make sure that you are both parts of your child's life and that they get the best they can from you. This is achievable by creating a solid parenting plan that...

Military members who are going through a divorce often worry that they won't get to maintain custody of their children because of their service. Federal law protects the right of military parents to have either sole or joint custody of their children just as civilian...

When Maryland parents are no longer together, they will need to establish a child custody agreement and child support payment amounts. This process might seem daunting, but once parents do reach an agreement and the court approves it, the wait time for financial...

Maryland parents who are involved in a custody dispute should take steps to demonstrate that they are responsible, cooperative and involved in their child's life. Above all, they should put the best interests of the child first and should show this level of commitment...

Not surprisingly, parents in the Rockville area may have to move to another part of the state or even outside of Maryland. After all, a better job opportunity may come up that promises a better life for a person’s family. In other cases, the move may be necessary to...

Has your marriage hit a rough patch? If so, then you might be wondering if divorce is the right move. If your like many of the other people in Maryland who are considering marriage dissolution, then you might be hesitant. Not because of the financial ramifications of...

The divorce process is often stressful, even if the spouses aren’t at each other’s throats. Divorcing couples with children have even more to worry about, as they have a responsibility to keep things as normal and civil as possible for the sake of the children....

Marriages end and couples split up in Maryland for any number of reasons. Some former spouses wish to cut their ex out of their life for good, but that isn't a viable or reasonable option for those who share children from the marriage. No matter the dynamic between...

Maryland parents who choose to get a divorce will still need to find a way to raise their children together. Doing so can help the children understand that they are loved and cared for regardless of how their parents feel about each other. Furthermore, when parents...

Maryland parents planning for a post-divorce future may be thinking about how best to accomplish their goals for successful co-parenting. While the two parents may no longer be interested in a romantic relationship with one another, their commitment to their children...