Category Archives: Child Custody
Best Interests Of The Child In Divorce
Divorce can be difficult for couples, without question. But the couple is not alone in facing changes: oftentimes children have a tough time dealing with a split that means huge transformations in their daily lives. That’s why putting their best interests first is always a priority for the courts. Naturally, one of the key… Read More »
Ten Factors Considered In A Custody Battle
While it’s generally agreed that children do best when both parents have a strong relationship with them, there are situations in which divorcing couples battle over custody issues and one or both feels strongly that they should have sole custody. What does the court consider in these situations? Legal Expectation The law requires that… Read More »
How To Pursue Changes To A Parenting Plan In Maryland
If you’ve been divorced for any period of time, chances are life has changed since the time the custody agreement was initially written. If you’ve been considering requesting changes to that agreement, you should know that while it is possible, it will take some time, energy, and a form or two!. The Court’s Focus … Read More »
Is Birdnesting The Best Way For You To Share Custody?
It’s tough being a child of divorce. A kid’s entire world changes, and they are completely powerless to do anything about it. Suddenly they find themselves filling backpacks with clothes, shoes, homework, and the like, hauling their possessions from one house to another as they rearrange their lives to accommodate parents who no longer… Read More »
What Custody/Visitation Rights Do Maryland Stepparents Have In Divorce?
More and more these days divorces are becoming more complex when it comes to child custody and visitation. One reason is that many stepparents who took an active role in the raising of a child during the marriage wish to continue to do so when the marriage fails. This occurs with both same-sex and… Read More »
Custody Considerations When One Parent Is Unfit
If you are going through a divorce, one of the most important decisions to be made revolves around your children. With whom will they live? Who will have legal custody and the ability to make important decisions about medical issues, education, and so forth? Can you and your former partner collaborate in the best… Read More »
