If you are in the middle of a custody dispute, you may think you and your children's other parent will never agree on anything. While it can be perfectly acceptable to disagree about many matters, you do not want your ex to be reckless or irresponsible with your kids....
Child Custody
Is nesting an option for your family?
In the wake of a marital split, you and your spouse may find it difficult to hammer out a viable co-parenting plan. If your children remain the priority, you may want to seek options that lessen the blow of a split custody arrangement. Nesting is one option that may...
How divorced parents can prepare for the school year
A divorce can be a challenging time for children. It is a time of tremendous stress and tension. Add in a new school year, and things can be even more difficult. Parents who have joint custody can do several things to make the transition easier. Both parents should...
Sperm donor vies for full custody of same-sex couple’s child
Child custody is a topic that often comes up in divorce but is not exclusive to that field of legal support. In situations where same-sex couples require a donor to facilitate artificial insemination, there are many caveats regarding biological parents and intentional...
Is joint custody a reliable or realistic option?
While divorcing parents cannot necessarily lessen the overall impact that divorce will have on their child's life, there are ways to reduce the stress that might happen because of it. One potential way involves choosing the right type of custody arrangement for the...
How may I set up child custody and holiday visiting schedules?
Parents preparing for divorce may have concerns over how upcoming holiday seasons could affect their children. As noted on the Maryland Courts website, however, cases involving child custody require a parenting plan. A well-prepared and agreed-upon parenting plan...
Do long distance co-parenting plans work?
Dealing with co-parenting is already enough of a struggle without adding things like distance to the mix. Unfortunately, some parents simply cannot stay close to the custodial parent, such as military parents or parents who must take care of elderly relatives. In...
How does parallel parenting work?
Many people have heard that joint parenting or co-parenting is often considered a good way to raise a child after divorce. However, this type of parenting may not suit everyone's situation. Fortunately, there are situations that allow you to reap some of the benefits...
Parenting plans required in Maryland custody cases
When you split from your child’s other parent in Maryland, you may need the state’s family court system to set child custody terms on your behalf. Anytime you task the state with doing so, you have to submit something called a parenting plan. Ideally, you and your ex...
Can nesting work for your family?
As a divorcing couple, you want to provide the least traumatic experience possible for your child. Though it is impossible to guarantee you can make it through without causing any harm at all, it is possible to ease the transition. This includes rethinking how you...