There may be circumstances in Maryland in which someone needs to get custody of a sibling. This may be necessary because the parents are unfit or deceased. In the former situation, the fight may be emotionally difficult. Furthermore, it will be necessary to prove that...
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When another parent abuses drugs or alcohol
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | May 8, 2017 | Child Custody
Maryland parents who are divorced might wonder what they can do to ensure that their child is safe if the other parent is abusing alcohol, prescription drugs or illegal drugs. A judge who has jurisdiction over child custody and who receives a report from one parent...
When a change in child custody is necessary
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Apr 25, 2017 | Child Custody
Maryland parents who are not living together might need to modify a child custody agreement. While a court is reluctant to allow a child custody modification without good reason, there are several cases in which it is in the child's best interest to do so. For...
Focusing on children’s well-being during a divorce
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Mar 15, 2017 | Child Custody
When Maryland parents are considering a divorce, they might also wonder what they can do make the process less difficult for their children. They might be able to work together to help their children adjust. This would begin with choosing the right time to file for...
Domestic violence may not prevent custody rights
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Mar 1, 2017 | Child Custody
If a parent in Maryland or elsewhere has committed an act of domestic violence, he or she may still get custody or visitation rights. This could be true whether the parent abused an adult living with the child or another minor living with the child. When crafting a...
Loss for Robin Thicke in custody battle
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Feb 2, 2017 | Child Custody
Maryland fans of singer Robin Thicke may know that he has been in a custody battle with his 6-year-old son's mother, Paula Patton. On Jan. 26, his request for temporary sole custody was denied, and furthermore, a restraining order was served against him. He is not...
Children tend to fare better in co-parenting situations
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Jan 18, 2017 | Child Custody
Protecting children from the potentially devastating emotional consequences of their parents' divorce is one of the main objectives of Maryland family court judges when they are called upon to make child custody decisions. Judges tend to favor co-parenting solutions...
Renegotiating parenting agreements after a move
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Dec 12, 2016 | Child Custody
After a divorce, some Maryland parents may initially be committed to living near each other for the sake of the children. However, if one parent starts a relationship with someone who lives further away, that could change. A parent might move in order to live closer...
Hollywood stars release contradictory child custody statements
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Nov 23, 2016 | Child Custody
Maryland residents are probably aware that Hollywood power couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have announced that they are divorcing. Both Pitt and Jolie have so far chosen to settle their differences quietly and behind closed doors. However, the A-list couple has...
Methods for resolving custody issues
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Oct 12, 2016 | Child Custody
A major challenge for those adjudicating divorce and custody cases in the Maryland court system can be parents bringing trivial or minor disputes to be heard. Litigation can be quite costly in terms of both money and time, and some parents push the limits by returning...
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