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...
Child Custody
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…
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…
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…
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…
How To Establish Paternity in Maryland From the Experts at JC Law
Paternity is important, and there are many factors to take into account when establishing paternity. Parents are responsible for the schooling, health and the general well-being of their children until they become adults. Mothers and fathers continue to care for their children long after they’ve graduated high school and college, left the family home and gone on to pursue careers…
Child Visitation FAQs
What is child visitation? Child visitation is a process that allows separated or divorced couples to spend time with their children. A visitation schedule is usually prepared by the couple or by a judge in a court of law. The schedule should be designed to take the child’s education, holiday and vacation schedules into account. Both parents should have equal…
Is sole custody better for children?
In an article published in Psychology Today, the focus is on the relationship between children and their divorced parents. At issue is whether the children benefit more in a post-divorce world where there is sole custody than they do if there is joint custody....
What are some warning signs of parental alienation?
When you begin to notice your children acting differently in the time following a divorce and a new child custody situation, you may wonder what to do next. In some cases, this problem could happen because of parental alienation. If you struggle to notice signs of...
How to share custody with an ex you have difficulty being around
Sharing custody with an ex is rarely easy, but when you extremely dislike your ex, or the two of you do not get along at all, it can be quite challenging. The key to co-parenting successfully with someone you do not like is to always put the children first. There are...