Among the most challenging times for co-parents is when one of them gets into a serious romantic relationship and introduces their new partner to their child. That can bring up a range of negative feelings if you’re the other parent. Seeing your ex in a new...
Should you consider parallel parenting?
Some ex-partners can forge an amicable co-parenting relationship after their divorce. But sometimes, there are too many contentious emotions to make co-parenting a reality. Another option is parallel parenting, which allows both parents to be involved in their...
How to prove the “best interest” of the child
The "best interest of the child" rule is the basis for many child custody decisions. This rule is used to protect a child's mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing and to ensure that that child's parents are fit to give them the best possible environment to grow....
When can a child refuse visitation in Maryland?
Maryland parents know that children sometimes don't want to follow through on plans. However, visitation is often a court mandated process that children can't back out of. When it comes time to decide on visitation and custody, the rights of the child should be taken...
How living arrangements can impact child custody
Child custody determinations can be complicated, complex, and emotionally charged. Any Judge who is making such determinations will take a variety of factors into account when making child custody determinations. These determinations will be done according to...
Co-Parenting without conflict
Divorce is difficult and, when there are children involved, conflict can erupt when it comes to custody and support. In Maryland, the courts use the ability for parent to communicate and reach shared decisions strongly when determining custody. If one parent fights or...
Dealing with interstate child custody issues
While any child custody conflict can be legally and logistically complicated, conflicts that involve parents who live in different states can be especially complex. Parents in Maryland will be interested to know that even though judges are supposed to enforce valid...
What’s the best way to fight for and win custody?
As you move through your divorce, you may be worried about what will happen in regards to child custody. While some people are open to whatever the court decides, others come to find that they won't settle for anything less than winning custody. If this sounds...
Child custody fight after surrogate decides to keep baby
Maryland residents who are dealing with infertility often encounter a long and difficult road in the effort to expand their families. Many will go through difficult and expensive treatment options before looking to alternative measures, such as using the services of a...
Unusual turn of events in controversial child custody case
Many Maryland readers will recall a highly controversial case in which a family court judge sent three young children to juvenile detention as part of an ongoing custody battle. The case received national attention, and outraged many who felt that the judge...
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