When couples with children part ways, they will typically face many important decisions. How will child custody be arranged? What decisions are worthy of discussion, and how will resolutions be reached? Who will shoulder what costs related to child-rearing? In...
Child Custody
What is legitimate cause in a child custody case?
As a parent, you undoubtedly understood when you filed for divorce in a Maryland court that you and your ex would have to negotiate terms of an agreement for various issues concerning your children. Perhaps you already did that, and you’ve had a court order in place...
What recourse can family court offer for online harassment?
Recently, there has been much discussion about the online behavior of certain celebrities going through the divorce process, including concerns about what amounts to harassment and how the behavior might impact things like child custody. It is evident social media...
3 issues will help you draft a solid child custody plan
When you think back to your wedding day, you probably never could have imagined that you’d one day be filing for a divorce in a Maryland court. As a parent, one of your highest priorities will no doubt be to provide loving support to your children as they come to...
Issues that affect your child support settlement
When you filed for divorce, your children’s well-being was no doubt your highest priority. There is no way to legally end a marriage without it disrupting children’s lives in some way. However, with careful planning and well-formed decisions, there is no reason that...
Clothing matters in a child custody case
When you made the decision to file for divorce, you no doubt understood that it would affect your children’s lives. When your spouse made it clear that you were going to be in for a fight regarding child custody issues, you may have worried about what you should do or...
Child custody options in Maryland
One of the hardest things about divorce is figuring out what to do with one’s children. Child custody is often a contentious topic because many parents cannot agree on what living arrangements would best benefit their children. Thankfully, there are several custody...
Easing the difficulties of military child custody arrangements
It is difficult enough for civilian parents to maintain a productive child custody arrangement after a divorce or separation. Military servicemembers face additional challenges in the form of active deployment, drill weekends, training and other demands. No matter how...
Do a child’s wishes matter when setting custody terms?
The vast majority of parents in Maryland and elsewhere just want their children to be healthy and happy. Unfortunately, when parents are going through a divorce, it is not uncommon for their children to struggle. This is especially true if kids feel their thoughts on...
Can I move my child out of country after my divorce?
Life has not been what you wanted for some time, and you are getting ready to make some changes, including ending your marriage and moving out of the country. The problem -- you have a child to consider and are not sure if you can get a custody arrangement that will...
