Custody & Visitation

Child custody is often one of the most contested issues during a separation or a divorce. When making a ruling on who becomes the custodial parent, the court takes into consideration the child’s best interest. However, it is important to understand that child custody...

Even two decades into the 21st century, many family court judges still believe that women should have more responsibility for parenting their kids than men after divorce. When parents can’t reach an agreement on their own, judges are left to decide custody for them....

Trying to share custody with your ex is going to strain an already difficult relationship. You might disagree about how to discipline the kids, what the best way to split up special days might be or even about whether they're ready to participate in school sports....

If you’ve struggled with an alcohol or drug problem, you may have a difficult time getting the shared custody of your child that you’d like in your divorce. Your co-parent may not trust you to care for your child alone, even for short periods. If a judge has to decide...

Going through a divorce and having to work out a parenting plan for your children can be a major challenge. Some people might struggle with what this means. In the most basic term, this means that you need to put your differences aside and do what’s best for the...

If you're a noncustodial parent, you likely want to spend as much time with your child as possible. Continuing to foster the bond between yourself and your child may be incredibly important to you, but you realize this can be a challenge if you don't have the...

When a noncustodial parent fails to meet a support obligation, they're not only in violation of the law, they're creating an incredibly problematic situation for the custodial parent as well. Not only does the custodial parent have to deal with the financial burden of...

  A lot of people travel over the holidays to see friends and family they typically don't get to see on a regular basis. In fact, dozens of people across Maryland are booking flights or making travel arrangements right now as you sit here reading this post....

Most people consider child custody to be the most challenging aspect of family law because of the factors involved in custody cases. Not only are parents contending with their own feelings and beliefs regarding their right to see their children, they must also contend...

When the subject of child custody comes up in conversation, some assume that divorce or separation is a factor. While this can and often is the case, it's worth pointing out that the topic of child custody can come about when talking about other family law issues as...