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Custody laws are basically the same across the United States due to the Uniform Child Custody Act. For the most part, all states recognize joint custody and grandparent's visitation rights. One area where things can still differ vastly, however, is if a state will...
If you intend to share custody of your children with your soon-to-be ex-spouse, put some time and effort into drafting a comprehensive parenting plan. This legally binding document describes the rights and responsibilities of each parent. While good parenting...
Earlier this year, Maryland passed a law requiring parents involved in custody cases to file a written parenting plan with the court. This agreement will work in tandem with the legal custody order and the child support order to ensure parents work together to meet...
The state of Maryland requires that the parties in any case involving the custody of a minor child must submit a parenting plan. If you and your spouse are facing divorce, your parenting plan acts as a guiding document as you raise your children within a new family...
From restaurants to family reunions, social media seems to be everywhere these days. In fact, the Pew Research Center estimates that as many as 8 out of 10 Americans regularly use some type of social media. While there is nothing inherently wrong with posting to...
Before your divorce, you may wonder how your relationship with your children will turn out. Whether you are the primary caretaker or you and your spouse split the duties may play a role in how much time you get with your kids after the marriage ends. Maryland judges...
One of the defining aspects of the modern era is that people are much more mobile than they used to be. It's no longer uncommon to move several times during a lifetime -- even great distances. This can get tricky, however, when you're a divorced parent. Generally,...
Ideally, the Michigan courts hope that divorcing parents will come to a custody agreement on their own -- without a trial. However, that doesn't always happen. If it looks like you and your spouse or ex-spouse are headed toward a full-blown custody battle, here's what...
The General Assembly is considering a major overhaul of Maryland's child support laws. If the legislation currently pending in a number of bills is successful, it may drastically affect thousands of people who currently depend on child support and thousands more in...
Are you harboring a lot of anger toward your ex-spouse? While it might be understandable, it's also something you have to learn to keep in check when you have children together. Here's why you want to maintain a good relationship with your ex-spouse whenever possible:...
