When parents face the loss of custody to their state of residence, the court proceedings often include the services of a family evaluator. Some states refer to this position as a child custody specialist or a court mediator, among other terms. In short, however, this...
Obtaining legal custody of a foster child can be a challenge
For one family in a southern state, the struggle to adopt a relative's baby has ended in heartbreak. The couple claims that they were misled by workers from their state's Division of Family and Children's Services (DFCS). They believed that they would be able to gain...
Graduation is no time for child custody tension
As summer grows near, families all across Maryland are preparing to celebrate graduation. When a child receives his or her diploma, the event marks more than just the culmination of their secondary education; it is also symbolic of the transition from childhood into...
Making child custody talks age-appropriate for each child
One of the most distressing things about any Maryland divorce is having to discuss the matter with one's children. This is a talk that most parents dread, and many feel ill-equipped to handle. The following guidelines are shared in the hopes of making it easier to sit...
Domestic violence complicates child custody matters
When a Maryland resident is subjected to domestic violence, the victim is often fearful of what would happen if he or she were to leave the relationship. Those who share children with their abuser may fear that leaving would mean that they would no longer be able to...
Dealing with a child who objects to your parenting arrangement
Maryland residents who have recently undergone a divorce and solidified their custody agreements with their ex-spouses are likely to find that their children are fully cooperative with their new living arrangements, tired of their parents' conflict and relieved to...
Maryland judge awards custody of embryos to woman
The first ruling of its kind in the state, a judge has granted custody of nine frozen embryos to a Maryland woman. The woman's ex-husband argued against the decision, contending that it violates his rights to choose whether to have more children. His attorney asserted...
Native American child custody dispute headed to Supreme Court
The nation's highest court recently agreed to hear an appeal regarding the custody of young girl whose father is a member of a Native American tribe. The issue is contentious, as the state court that initially heard the child custody case said that the 1978 Indian...
Report finds disabled parents at risk for losing child custody
According to a recent report from the National Council on Disability, U.S. courts are not properly protecting the parental rights of disabled parents. The report claims that widespread laws that allow most states to consider a parent's disability when determining his...
Ravens linebacker and fiancée reach child custody agreement
Baltimore Ravens linebacker and 2011 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Terrell Suggs recently settled a custody issue with fiancée Candace Williams, marrying her several days later. The couple appeared in court with their attorneys to establish a global...
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