Annapolis Child Custody Attorneys

Divorces happen for any number of reasons, but just because your marriage is ending, it does not mean that your family is any less important to you. It is important to not only protect your rights, but also to plan for your children's future. At Green & Weinstein, PC, our Annapolis child custody lawyers will listen attentively to your needs in order to understand your situation, inform you of your options, and make sure that your rights are protected.

We Will Fully Explain the Types of Child Custody

The dedicated attorneys at our Maryland family law firm will explain what your custody options are. There are two types of custody, legal custody and physical custody. Legal custody includes the right to make decisions in regard to education, medical care and religion. This type of custody is either shared or given exclusively to one parent.

Physical custody refers to where the child resides. This can also be either shared or granted exclusively to one parent. When one parent is granted sole physical custody, the other parent will be granted visitation rights. These rights vary significantly depending on each case. We will help you understand your options as we represent your goals and interests.

The Best Interests of the Child

When it comes to determining the issue of child custody and visitation, the primary concern of the court will be the best interests of the child. The court will consider many factors in its determination, including:

• The fitness of the parents
• The willingness to share custody
• The relationship established between the child and each parent
• The demands of parental employment
• The age, health and sex of the child
• The proximity of the parents' homes to one another
• The preference of the child
• The potential disruption to the child's social and educational life

We will fight to show how your child is better served by the type of custody you wish to seek. If circumstances change, our Annapolis child custody lawyers can also handle child custody and child support modifications.

Call for an Appointment With a Baltimore Parenting Time Lawyer

You do not have to navigate the complicated legal procedures involved with divorce and custody on your own. We can provide you with the legal representation you deserve. Contact our Baltimore child visitation attorneys online or call 410-280-2696 to schedule a consultation to discuss your situation.