No one ever expects that their marriage will end in a divorce or separation. However, this is the unfortunate reality that most couples have to deal with at some point. And divorce can be emotionally taxing, especially when there are children involved. It is not unusual for the custodial parent

The Christmas season can be tough for divorced parents and their children. The children may want to see both parents, and both parents may want to have the children at their home on Christmas morning, but it’s often just not feasible with a child custody schedule that splits that custody

One of the first steps you will need to take when getting a divorce is just to tell your children what you have decided. This is best done as a family conversation with everyone involved. At the time, you will likely be focused on your own concerns, as will your

Juggling parenting schedules, finding a neutral location for exchanges and negotiating shared holidays can be very stressful after a divorce. If you are like many people, you probably would prefer to avoid constantly seeing your ex after the end of your marriage. Still, if you have kids, the chances are

Maryland family laws grant both parents equal rights when it comes to making decisions regarding the child’s welfare and future. However, the court can restrict or revoke these rights if it is convinced this is in the child’s best interest. If you’re concerned about the potential for a problem with

Child custody is sometimes a contentious matter because each parent wants what they feel is best for their kids, and those opinions might not always be the same. That can make negotiation with your co-parent very difficult and tense. There are many things that you can do to reduce the

It can be difficult to get a child custody arrangement established during a separation or divorce. Maryland parents who do negotiate and agree to custody plans understand the many considerations that must be made to ensure that their kids’ best interests are met. However, as many parents know, the needs

Visitation is an important family law issue that many parents will address when they divorce or separate from their partners. It is often discussed and decided in conjunction with child custody determinations and can complement parenting plans for children. Unlike child custody, which grants parents the rights to have their

If you ask any parent going through a divorce what their primary concern is, they are likely to bring up child custody concerns as a main concern. It can be helpful for divorcing parents, worried about child custody, to be familiar with how child custody is determined in Maryland. How

After divorce in Maryland, your child may have their own thoughts about whom they want to live with on a daily basis. You should discuss this with your child, but you need to be careful. Here is some advice when your child tells you that they want to change the