A child custody order provides stability, but sometimes circumstances change. In Maryland, a court may modify custody if there is a material change in circumstances that affects the child’s well-being. What is meant by a material change in circumstances? Below are...
Child Custody
2 considerations for summer break with a parenting plan
Summer breaks are a time that children usually look forward to because it means taking a break from school. That break can be challenging for parents because they may have to figure out child care and similar matters. The difficulty that comes with summer breaks for...
How to prevent parental re-abduction in child custody cases
After reuniting with your child following an international parental abduction, you may feel both relieved and anxious. You can take steps to protect your child and your rights from another custody breach in Bowie. Parental abduction happens when one parent takes a...
How should you handle holidays when co-parenting?
Co-parenting isn’t always easy. Certain challenges occur in this type of arrangement that you might be able to plan for. One of these is how you’re going to handle holidays. Before you set the plan for holidays, you and your ex should think about what’s going to be...
What is the Hague Convention?
The Hague Convention is a set of treaties or agreements that a number of countries, including the United States, signed and use to deal with legal issues across international borders. One aspect of the Hague Convention is about child abduction. When parents from...
What can you do to enforce child custody orders?
Court-issued custody orders are legally binding to both parents, but it does not necessarily mean your co-parent will comply with the terms. It can be rather frustrating when this happens, not to mention the disruption and emotional stress it can cause you and your...
Should your virtual visitation setup change this summer?
Summer months bring a shift in routine for many families, particularly those navigating a co-parenting arrangement. This season often includes extended holidays, summer camps and family vacations, potentially making it important for co-parents to reevaluate and adjust...
Parallel vs. co-parenting arrangements
In the past few decades, as courts and society as a whole have moved away from a “sole custody” default model, parallel parenting and co-parenting have emerged as two primary approaches for managing the upbringing of children. Understanding the differences between...
What is a birdnesting custody arrangement?
A majority of divorced parents in Maryland share custody of their children. Each parent typically has a certain percentage of parenting time, and the children move back and forth between their homes. Traditional shared custody arrangements can cause a lot of...
Do I need my ex’s approval when going on a vacation with our child?
For most people, a family vacation is something worth looking forward to. However, this excitement can be considerably complicated if a child’s parents are no longer together and the vacation in question involves traveling out of state. Depending on the terms of any...
