When marriage can no longer work and you have to part ways with your partner, your child’s best interests remain a major priority. One of the ways to maintain parent-child relationships in such situations is through supervised visitation. While it helps ensure the...
Tips for enjoying the summer as co-parents
The co-parenting relationship is as unique as the two parents who are committed to working together to raise their children even though they aren’t in a romantic relationship any longer. One of the points some co-parents follow is attending activities for the children...
Child custody tips for parents of disabled children
Raising a child with disabilities is a beautiful journey filled with unique joys and challenges. However, when parents of a special needs child enter divorce proceedings, ordinary day-to-day challenges can feel amplified. You will likely face many fears and concerns...
Issues with a 50/50 custody plan
When spouses divorce, the focus might shift to how they will care for their children when the marriage ends. Not every custody arrangement in Maryland is the same, and some parents might opt for a 50/50 custody plan. While this arrangement may work for some parents,...
How criminal records affect child custody and visitation
When Maryland family law judges make child custody decisions, they consider the best interests of the child. Shared custody arrangements are preferred because studies have shown that children lead happier and more fulfilling lives when they spend time with both of...
Understanding the complexity of supervised visitation
When someone in Maryland talks about supervised visitation, they are referring to an arrangement where a parent can only visit the child under the supervision of another adult. This can be a family member or a social worker. The supervision can occur either at the...
What is a morality clause?
There are many factors that can decide who gets custody of the children after a divorce. One of them may well be the morality that a parent may be seen to adhere to. This is an issue to pay attention to if you are getting divorced in Maryland. It's good to know what...
How to develop your summer co-parenting plan
Although your marriage may have ended, your role as a parent has not. You and your ex-spouse may have prioritized a co-parenting agreement in your Maryland divorce settlement, but as situations change, that agreement may be difficult to follow. One of the times when...
How parallel parenting works and what you can do to create a plan that works
When a couple with one or more children separate or divorce in Maryland, the children can struggle to adapt, and parents need to give their children what they need to transition through this process. If you find it impossible to get along with your ex-spouse but want...
How can fathers gain custody of their children?
Fathers in Maryland who are divorced or single may want to gain custody of their children. Although society has typically seen mothers as the primary caregivers, many fathers are just as worthy of having their kids in their custody. Here are ways they can do so. Pay...
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