Among the many difficult aspects of your divorce, how to tell your kids is one of the hardest decisions you will make. Breaking the news about divorce requires a careful approach, one that informs your children but also soothes them. While each situation is different,...
Child Custody
How difficult is it to obtain a child support modification in Maryland?
As a divorced Maryland parent, you likely either pay or receive child support. The amount of these payments was one of the things determined at the time of your divorce, with the calculation based on the Child Support Guidelines authorized by the State of Maryland....
Child support payment options in Maryland
If you owe child support, it is important to understand payment options available to you in order to avoid falling behind. While many parents have child support automatically withheld by their employer, some have to find other ways to pay child support. Whether you...
Shared parenting in a Maryland divorce
Shared parenting refers to an arrangement in which you and your former spouse divide the responsibilities for your children equally even after your divorce. You are both involved in any legal decision-making for your children, and the children spend nearly equal...
How mental health affects child custody
When a parent has a disorder that affects mental health, it does not necessarily influence custody arrangements during a divorce. Maryland courts work to protect the best interests of the child when determining child custody and visitation rights. How does mental...
What do you know about supporting your child through a divorce?
Divorcing parents must take care of their mental health along with their shared child's mental well-being. Mothers and fathers may feel helpless as they watch their children struggle to adjust. Child Mind Institute explains tips for guiding children through divorce....
Can social media influence custody cases?
With 8 out of every 10 Americans using some form of social media in this day and age, it is easy to say that it has embedded itself into the very fabric of our society. Reaching for a phone or tablet to post life updates is second nature to many by now. But...
What are the signs of parental alienation?
You expect your former spouse to form a united front with you when it comes to raising your child. However, that is not always the case. Some exes intentionally make co-parenting more difficult, which leads to a wide range of ill effects. According to WebMD, parental...
How can I communicate better with my co-parent?
There are likely hard feelings between you and your ex-spouse. However, no matter how contentious the relationship is between you and your ex-spouse if you have children with him or her you will need to come up with a solid communication plan. Particularly if the...
When should you revise the parenting plan’s holiday schedule?
Divorcing parents work hard to draft a comprehensive parenting plan during the divorce process. This is a crucial document for child custody and visitation where parents can address issues such as where the custody exchange will take place, how the parents handle...