Do you co-parent with your ex-spouse? Then you likely have to follow a child custody schedule that allows you and your co-parent to arrange specific days when you have custody of your child. Your child custody schedule may have been made during your divorce. However,...
Child custody disputes can be emotionally challenging and legally complex. Navigating these disputes requires careful consideration to ensure the best outcome for both the children and parents. Avoiding certain common mistakes can significantly impact the result of a...
When a court in Maryland decides on child custody, it uses the "best interest of the child" standard. This means the court focuses on what will be best for the child’s well-being and happiness. What does the court consider? To determine the child’s best interest, the...
Divorce often sparks a whirlwind of anxieties, especially when children are involved. The fear of losing one’s kids can be paralyzing, leading some couples to delay separation altogether. While child custody is a crucial aspect of divorce, take a deep breath – if...
Supervised visitation is a court-ordered arrangement wherein a non-custodial parent or another party is required to have a third-party supervisor present during visits with a child. This type of arrangement is often deemed necessary in various circumstances to ensure...
When a marriage is over, each member of the family is going to experience different changes in his or her life. As a parent, you understand that these changes could have a negative impact on your children, and one of your goals will be to minimize the emotional and...
Many parents in Maryland who divorce choose to co-parent after their separation. Although divorce formally ends the marriage, the relationship between ex-spouses does not truly end in a co-parenting child custody arrangement. Co-parents must communicate effectively to...
If you’re going through a divorce, you’ve probably heard the term “parenting plan,” and you may be wondering what it entails. Today we examine some basic components you should consider when drafting a parenting plan: What is a parenting plan? A parenting plan – often...
Traditionally, mothers were often thought of as the primary caregivers of the family. In stereotypical families of past generations, mothers raised the children while fathers worked and took care of finances. However, even though today’s fathers play a larger and more...
About 20% of children in the United States will experience a parental separation by the age of nine, according to recent research. Research has also shown that children benefit the most when both parents are involved in their lives. Because of this, co-parenting has...
