Sharing custody with an ex-spouse is difficult, especially if the divorce was a high-conflict separation. In some cases, parents may use their children as weapons against their ex. While anger is typical of children following a divorce, too much anger directed at one...
Child Custody
When can I sign an Affidavit of Parentage?
For a Maryland court to award you custody of your child, the state must recognize you as the legal father of your son or daughter. This may not be a problem if you and your spouse were in a marital union during the birth of your child. Otherwise, you may need to sign...
How can you co-parent with a difficult ex-spouse?
Divorce is rarely easy, even when both parties are on the same page. When it comes to custody and child-rearing issues, the chance of conflict is quite high. This is especially true when one parent is prone to narcissistic behaviors. People with narcissistic...
To relocate will require modifying your child custody agreement
There are various reasons for a divorced parent to want to move out of state. In your case, the reason is a promotion at work and a move to company offices in Virginia. If you want your nine-year-old son to move with you, you must obtain the court’s approval and...
Co-Parenting During Divorce
How is child custody determined? Parents may work together to determine custody of their children. This is generally done before the divorce is final. That determination may also be made by a judge in a court of law during divorce proceedings. The best interests of...
Voluntarily Surrendering Parental Rights in Maryland
Why do people surrender their parental rights? There are many reasons why people choose to give up parental rights. They may have a history of drug or alcohol addiction. A parent could have been convicted of a crime and sentenced to a long prison term. They could also...
A Guide to Stepparent Adoption
Parenting is never easy. Both parents need to ensure that their children are healthy, educated and know that they will be loved and cared for. Unfortunately, not every child in America can say that all of those elements are a part of their everyday life. Over a quarter of a million children are placed in foster care in the United…
Grandparents’ Rights in Maryland Explained
Grandparents often play a vital role in their grandchildren’s lives. They may be important role models and are generally people that they can look up to. Of course, grandparents have also been known to spoil their grandchildren from time to time. Maintaining close family relationships can be difficult when couples decide to separate or divorce. It directly impacts their children’s…
Child Custody and Relocation Laws in Maryland Explained
Relocation Laws and Child Custody in Maryland When a couple decides to separate, one partner usually moves out of the marital home. They will typically be in their own residence for a significant amount of time before one or both spouses decide to file for divorce. At least one person must be a Maryland resident when filing for divorce. If…
Parenting Plans in Maryland: Everything You Need to Know
When parents decide to separate or divorce, there are many things that need to be decided. First and foremost, custody and visitation of their children is a major concern. That’s where parenting plans come into play. What is a Parenting Plan? A parenting plan is an agreement that determines how a couple’s children will be raised. The document should be…