When one parent wants to move out of state with their child, it can create serious concerns for the other parent, especially if both share custody. Whether for a job, family support or a fresh start, relocating with a child after a separation is not just a personal...
Child Custody
2 tips to help your children feel at home in your new home
A parent who goes through a divorce will often become focused on figuring out how to build their home with their sole income. This is a major transition for everyone involved, so the parents must ensure that they remember that their children may need some assistance...
Co- parenting summer camps: Camps, vacations and custody tips
Divorce is already challenging, but when summer break comes around, managing schedules with kids at home can quickly feel overwhelming. Between planning vacations, managing summer camps and adjusting to new custody routines, you need a solid plan to keep everything...
Can you have a good co-parenting relationship with an ex-spouse?
It's rare that a couple can go through a divorce without some conflict. Even when the separation is amicable, disputes will likely be regarding asset division, spousal support and custody arrangements. Still, with the exception of the most contentious of divorces,...
Why is birdnesting helpful in divorce?
One potential custody solution for parents who are getting divorced is called birdnesting. This flips the traditional relationship model, where the parents each have a home and the children move in and out. Instead, the children have a central home that they live in...
What constitutes an unfit parent in Maryland?
Maryland family law takes parental fitness seriously. Courts focus on a child’s well-being when making custody decisions. If a parent's actions or lifestyle endanger a child’s physical or emotional health, the court may limit or revoke their custody rights. Signs of...
How to manage co-parenting with a difficult ex
Co-parenting can be tough, especially when dealing with a problematic ex-partner. The emotional strain of separation often complicates the process, leading to disagreements that can affect children. Usual challenges include communication breakdowns, differing...
How do child custody evaluations work in Maryland?
Facing a child custody evaluation can feel overwhelming. However, it's simply a process that helps ensure the best possible outcome for your children. Many parents worry that an evaluation suggests they've failed as parents. Courts may order a custody evaluation in...
Co-parenting after divorce: When do you follow your gut?
For some families, divorce is an unavoidable reality. However, the co-parenting pitfalls that often follow do not have to be. During this emotional time, it is natural to seek guidance from experts like therapists, child development specialists and legal professionals...
How can unmarried fathers obtain custody rights?
Obtaining custody over your child is not an easy task, especially if you are the father. Things get a little trickier, too, if you did not marry the mother of your child. While custody battles for unmarried fathers can be complicated, it's not impossible. What are...