If you have started your divorce process and have come to the issue of child custody, you must understand exactly what you will be dealing with and wrap your mind around exactly how to proceed to that you serve the best interests of your child at all times. The first...
When crafting a custody order, a Maryland judge must do what is in the child's best interest. To meet this standard, a judge will likely want or need to take your finances into account. Although a large bank account isn't a prerequisite for custody, financial...
Parents who decide to end their marriages in Maryland are still heavily involved in one another's lives. Even if the divorce takes a nasty turn, parents should commit to working together on behalf of their children. Knowing the three Cs of co-parenting helps ensure...
As divorced families evolve so must their co-parenting plans. This is particularly true as children turn into teenagers and their Maryland parents find themselves maneuvering a different set of conflicts and concerns than when the kids were younger. At that time,...
Maryland parents who are in the middle of a custody dispute might question if joint physical custody is the best option for the family. Courts seem to generally prefer that parents share custody. However, in many cases, this might not be in the best interests of the...
No two child custody cases are exactly alike. When parents go through a divorce, they have to create a child custody schedule that works for their family. There are many different options available, and you should choose the one that is best for everyone. Alternating...
Parents in Maryland only want the best for their children. However, there are times when you might need to request modifications to your original custody agreement. One parent has moved If one parent has moved out of state or even to a city that’s very far away, the...
Child custody battles are usually sensitive for anyone involved in the process in Maryland. In some cases, child custody decisions can become quite difficult to make when there is an income disparity between parents. Luckily, the legal system recognizes this and has...
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...
Child custody arrangements aren't always set in stone. Parents in Maryland may have an initial arrangement that outlines the terms of the custody agreement. However, circumstances can change in a moment, and parents may need to appeal for a modification of the...