After a court has entered a Judgment of Divorce in the state of Maryland, it is possible to modify child support or child custody. An individual in the state of Maryland is allowed to bring any legal motion without representation. However, that does not mean it is a good idea. Family law attorneys are expensive. However, representing […]
Read MoreThe majority of family law cases in the state of Maryland are resolved by agreement. When the parties do not agree, a contested divorce is resolved by a judge, following a trial. The judge has the final say in all issues the parties cannot resolve, including custody of the children. A contested custody case is […]
Read MoreIn the early days, ongoing relationships between your children and extended family after divorce is rarely high on the priority list. However, with the holidays coming, considering extended family and ongoing relations is at hand. Reassuring the Children When couples divorce, reassuring the children about ongoing relationships with those they love is paramount. As a […]
Read MoreAs the saying goes, regarding daylight saving time, spring forward and fall back. In 2017, daylight saving time began March 12 and it will end on November 5. Seventy other countries also practice daylight saving time, although the start and end dates vary. People offer many reasons to justify daylight saving time. Daylight savings time […]
Read MoreStepparent adoptions in Maryland occur frequently in “blended families.” The term “blended family” means a marriage after a divorce or other relationship that produces a child. The non-biological parent, or stepparent, adopts a spouse’s child from the previous relationship. In a stepparent adoption, the stepparent assumes both legal and financial responsibility for a spouse’s children. […]
Read MoreChild custody, child support and establishing parenting time are frequently complicated and contentious when married parents go through a divorce. When parents are not married, those issues surrounding parental rights often become even more problematic. If the parents are not married, custody of the child is awarded to the mother immediately. However, a father has […]
Read MoreDivorced or separated parents may live far away from each other. One parent may also relocate a long distance away after a divorce. An appropriate long-distance parenting plan allows children and the distant parent to maintain regular contact. Creating a long-distance parenting plan requires careful planning and it must account for the unique situation of […]
Read MoreIn divorce proceedings, parties frequently agree to parenting time. Sometimes, however, a judge makes the decision about the division of parenting responsibilities. These decisions, whether made by the parties or the court, are made with the best interests of the children in mind. Of course, the circumstances of each parent are also taken into consideration. […]
Read MoreWhether you are currently considering child custody arrangements for the first time, or are re-evaluating a child custody plan previously ordered by the court, it is a good idea to consider summer parenting time as a separate topic. For most families, summer months bring additional free time – and additional challenges for parents. Below please find […]
Read MoreMany times, the parties find child custody proceedings both legally complex and emotionally difficult. Disputes arise when the parties disagree on the best interests of the children involved. Frequently, each party believes that they know what is in the best interests of their children and will stand up for the resolution they believe in. If […]
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