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Catonsville, Maryland Child Custody and Visitation AttorneyChild custody and visitation can be the most emotionally difficult aspect of divorce. When you are facing a child custody or visitation dispute, we will help you review your family situation and identify what is in the best interest of the children. At the Law Office of Kevin L. Beard, P.A., our goal is to help you design a custody and visitation arrangement that serves the child's interests and protects your rights as a parent. We work to establish a custody and visitation schedule that serves your child's best interests and preserves your rights. Contact us for a consultation. Child custodyThe grant of child custody determines which parent will be the primary decision-maker, regarding health, education, and the general welfare of the children. This grant can be sole or joint. The court will look at various factors to determine the child's best interests, including: - Who has been the primary caretaker or provider during the relationship?
- Whether or not there was fault in the break-up or divorce
- Relationship the child has with each parent
- Economic resources of each party
- Character and fitness of the parties
- The child's preferences
VisitationVisitation is different from child custody. It refers to the time spent with the non-custodial parent and their access to the child. A visitation schedule is also based on the best interests of the child standard, and the court considers the same factors it does to determine custody. We are experienced in handling visitation schedules for parents facing divorce as well as in cases involving third-party custody and grandparent visitation. Grandparent and Third-Party Custody and VisitationIn some instances, persons who are non-biological parents, including grandparents, aunts, uncles, older siblings, and step-siblings may seek child custody and visitation where parents are unfit to raise their own child. A parent may be unfit because they are incarcerated, addicted to drugs or alcohol, have mental health issues, is abusive or neglects their children. Grandparent and third-party child custody concerns may also arise where the child's parent(s) have died. The process for determining custody and visitation is different for third-parties. It is more difficult because the law presumptively favors the parents. Our attorney, Kevin Beard, will work hard to demonstrate to the court that the biological parent(s) are unfit or that there are extraordinary circumstances that are detrimental to the children if they remain with the parent. We will also present facts demonstrating that granting custody to the grandparent or other third party is in the best interests of the children. Custody or Support ModificationsIf there is material change in circumstances (increase or decrease of income, change in the child's preferences, change in the custodial relationship, or relocation of a parent) and the basis of original order no longer applies, a child custody or support order can be modified. We will take the time to assess fully your situation and attempt modification without going to court. However, we will always be prepared to file modification petition if needed. Contact the Law Office of Kevin L. Beard, P.A. to schedule an initial consultation or case evaluation with an experienced Catonsville, Maryland lawyer regarding family law, including divorce, child custody, child support or alimony. Regular hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Evening and weekend appointments available • Located conveniently off the Baltimore Beltway, Exit 13 Law Office of Kevin L. Beard, P.A.
611 Frederick Road
Suite 202
Catonsville, MD 21228
Phone: (410) 744-3225
Fax: (410) 744-3373
Map and Directions The Law Office of Kevin L. Beard, P.A. is located in Catonsville, Maryland, and serves clients in the communities of Baltimore, Arbutus, Ellicott City, Owings Mills, Linthicum, Odenton, Woodlawn and Reisterstown, as well as Baltimore County, Howard County, Harford County, Carroll County, and Anne Arundel County.
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