Change is not always easy, and divorce in particular can completely upend your life. You might worry about how you will raise your children with your ex. A solid custody agreement may put you at ease, though it is possible that at some point you will have to return to...
Child Custody
3 tips for co-parenting during summer vacation
Once spring arrives, the excitement starts to build for summer. While you want to give your child lasting memories, co-parenting requires nuances to ensure summer fun does not come with added stress or fighting. 1. Review your co-parenting plan Maryland custody law...
Do Maryland courts consider a child’s custody preferences?
When you have a child with someone in Maryland and the two of you do not agree on custody terms, you may need to have the state of Maryland step in and develop a custody agreement for you. When doing so, the state considers many different factors, and you may wonder...
4 pieces of advice for coparenting a teenager during divorce
Co-parenting a teenager can be challenging, but there are several strategies that can help make the process go more smoothly. Here are a few suggestions for co-parenting a teenager. 1. Communicate effectively According to The Family Institute of Northwestern...
How does addiction affect a child custody case?
Even if you have a good chance of having a favorable outcome, your child custody case is going to be stressful. You should be careful about how you cope with your elevated stress levels, though. After all, according to the Partnership To End Addiction, stress can...
What support payment options do Maryland residents have?
There are numerous different options available for parents who must pay child support. Many people have their payments automatically withheld by their employer, but that is not the only way to pay. Picking an appropriate payment method is one of the best ways to...
Paternity testing to protect a father’s rights
You must be identified as the biological father to preserve your rights to child custody and visitation of your child. Understanding the paternity process is important, especially if you are considering a legal fight for your rights as a parent. If you have reason to...
Which co-parent pays for private school?
During your marriage, you and your spouse have tried to stick to a tight budget. Your primary reason for doing so is having the financial means to send your kids to private school. Now that you are heading for a divorce, though, your soon-to-be ex-spouse seems to...
What is the purpose of a parenting plan?
Grappling with the weight of a divorce is hard enough for you, but what about your children? With all the changes, it may become difficult for them to feel safe and secure without a plan for how they will continue to see both parents. Maryland family court does what...
What factors call for a new child custody agreement?
Sharing custody of your child with your former partner is, no doubt, a very challenging experience. You want what is best for your child and you may have concerns that your ex is not providing that. If you feel that your current Maryland custody agreement needs...