For Maryland parents who are either divorced or in the process of a divorce, there are worries about being able to balance their jobs against the demands of their custody schedule. Parents still want to be able to see their children even when they have sole...
What to expect at a child custody hearing
Some parents in Maryland who are going through a divorce might have to attend a child custody hearing if they cannot reach an agreement about custody and visitation through out-of-court negotiations or alternative dispute resolution methods. First, parents should make...
Tips for co-parenting with a difficult person
There's no doubt that parenting after a divorce has its challenges. The situation can seem almost unbearable when a person is co-parenting with a toxic person or narcissist. Thankfully, there are steps Maryland residents can take to look out for the best interests of...
Reaching an agreement on visitation for infants
One of the most difficult elements of a divorce is negotiating child custody and visitation, and for some Maryland parents of newborns, this may be even more difficult. There are a number of considerations involved in creating a visitation schedule with an infant. One...
Divorce and international travel with children
When parents in Maryland get a divorce and one or both of them has ties to another country, they may want to put some rules in place about traveling with the child internationally. In other circumstances, one parent may want to take the child on an overseas trip while...
Courts more open to joint custody than in past decades
Maryland fathers who get a divorce are more likely to get a significant amount of time with their children or even share custody than they were several decades ago. The attitude of the legal system has shifted to one where legal custody is generally presumed. Courts...
How to defuse an argument with your co-parent
Even though there are ways to make the most of your co-parenting experience, there is no denying the fact that you'll face challenges. For example, arguing with your ex-spouse may become all too familiar. Fortunately, there are things you can do to defuse an argument...
Help your child become comfortable living in two homes
After your divorce, your child may have no choice but to become familiar with having two homes. Even though one parent will have physical custody, which determines where the child primarily lives, your child is likely to regularly visit with the non-custodial parent....
Answer these child custody questions for a stress-free holiday
With the holiday season quickly approaching, now's the time to answer a variety of child custody-related questions. By taking the right steps upfront, you can avoid disagreements with your ex-spouse and ensure a good time for everyone. Here are five child...
Tips to avoid arguing while co-parenting
If you don't have any children with your ex-spouse, you never have to speak again after your divorce is final. However, if you have at least one child together, you'll have to communicate every now and again. This can result in additional arguments, which doesn't make...
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