Tag Archives: Maryland Child Custody Lawyer
When Your Ex Takes the Kids Out of State
It’s a common situation: parents breakup and one of them leaves Maryland with the children. Depending on the circumstances, this can be a terrifying situation for the parent who remains in the state. After all, will Maryland law protect your right to see your kids? Will you be able to see your kids, or… Read More »
Served With Civil Contempt Summons: What’s Next?
When you go through a divorce or child custody dispute in Maryland, a judge will supervise the process, making sure that both sides are following the rules. The judge has broad discretion to make determinations and render “orders,” which are legal documents that must be followed. For the most part, people generally obey court… Read More »
10 Things You Need to Put in Your Child Custody Arrangement
When parents disagree, it sometimes means divorce or separation. When children are involved, this means you typically have two people who love them but cannot raise them while living together. Thus, the law must act to protect the children and ensure that their best interests are put first. The best case scenario is generally… Read More »
Defining the “Best Interests of the Child” Standard
Determining child custody is a multi-faceted area with many factors to consider. However, the main issue courts consider when determining child custody is the best interest of the child. There are many factors the court will look at in deciding what is in the best interest of the child and no one single factor… Read More »
Establishing Paternity in Maryland
Establishing a child’s paternity is important for many reasons. It ensures the child can foster and build a relationship with both his or her parents. A child deserves all the advantages that two parents can provide. Maryland has adopted the Uniform Parentage Act (UPA), which invalidates many of the antiquated laws that previously placed… Read More »