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Custody and time-sharing in Maryland
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...
Interstate child custody: Which state is in charge?
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,...
What to expect during a Michigan child custody case
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...
Are Maryland’s child support laws currently unfair?
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...
Why parents need a good relationship with their ex-spouse
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:...
Tips for grandparents who are raising their grandkids
Conventional wisdom says that raising children is best left to the young. Unfortunately, that's not always the way things work out. If you're a grandparent who has taken on the responsibility of raising your grandchildren for an absent parent, you need to plan a few...
How custody agreements have changed (mostly for the better)
Years ago, custody arrangements between divorced couples pretty much looked alike from one family to the next. The divorced mom had primary custody (and all the headaches of raising children mostly alone). The divorced dad was relegated to seeing his kids only on a...
Don’t make these mistakes during your custody battle
No matter how hard you try, it isn't always possible to avoid a custody battle. If your spouse is determined to fight, there's nothing you can do to prevent it. You can, however, prevent yourself from falling into some common traps. These are some of the top mistakes...
How to make child custody exchanges safe for all
Having to live life under a child custody arrangement is not only difficult for you as the parent but also for your children. The arrangement could benefit both parents, but wind up hurting you more than the other parent. It all depends on how the exchange of custody...