56 articles tagged with "parenting plans"
Maryland law treats parents equally in custody cases. Learn how fathers can protect their rights, what courts consider, and practical steps to strengthen your custody case.
April is Autism Awareness Month, a time to promote understanding, acceptance, and support for individuals with autism spectrum disorder and their families.
Maryland parents can request custody modifications when circumstances change. Learn what qualifies as a material change and how to modify your custody order.
Maryland parents must protect their parental rights during divorce. Learn what rights you have and how to prevent them from being waived in your agreement.
For many Maryland residents, family comes first. Nothing can bring as much joy as marrying a life partner or welcoming a child into one’s family.
It may go without saying, but divorces may bring out the worst in people.
Family law is a legal universe replete with ongoing studies addressing wide-ranging considerations and topics of concern, and it is immediately unders...
While many people immediately think about divorce when ending their marriage, a legal separation can be a viable — and even beneficial — option for some.
We hope our readers had a fantastic Fourth of July weekend.
Maryland parents navigating divorce must understand child custody rules for summer travel. Learn notification requirements and visitation rights for vacations.
Any Maryland resident who has ever navigated divorce proceedings may understand how complicated and stressful the process can be.
Every relationship and marriage goes through ups and downs.
The last straw to break the camel’s break, or the decision to finally file for divorce, may be made in the heat of the moment.
For parents in Maryland who are legally separated or divorced, child custody matters are often a chief concern.
If you live in Maryland and are considering getting a divorce, you may have heard that Maryland requires grounds for divorce, but it doesn’t require fault.
Parenting plans are a crucial part of your life if you and your child’s other parent aren’t in a relationship.
With Halloween coming in a couple of weeks, some of our readers may be experiencing difficulty with deciding where their child will go Trick-or-Treating.
Learn what custody evaluators look for when making recommendations to Maryland courts about legal custody, physical custody, and parenting time.
When married parents in Maryland choose to divorce, they typically face several challenges related to child care and support.
Many Maryland residents are currently facing serious marital problems.
Going through divorce in Maryland or any other state is seldom an easy process.
There may be Maryland parents currently facing serious challenges with regard to custody of their children.
Maryland parents who have divorced may agree that the process can be extremely challenging at times, especially where children are concerned.
Many Maryland parents would cringe if they learned they were required by law to take co-parenting classes with their former spouses.
When Maryland parents divorce, the court often devises orders that provide explicit instructions for parenting plans.
Many Maryland parents are familiar with the divorce process and how easily obstacles can arise, especially regarding child custody and related issues.
Families throughout Maryland and the nation often view January as a month of new beginnings.
Maryland parents can prevent child custody problems during divorce. Learn strategies to strengthen your case and maintain healthy relationships with your children.
High-conflict custody disputes can involve allegations of parental unfitness and disputes over custody evaluators. Learn how Maryland courts handle these cases.
The tables have turned for reality TV show star Jenelle Evans after having been accused of abusing drugs while pregnant on the “Teen Mom 2” show, whic...
Couples in Maryland who divorce often face challenges when developing future parenting plans.
Collaborative law has been around for many years, but it has become increasingly popular for use in situations like custody disputes and divorce settl...
The situation that most often requires cooperation from ex-spouses after a divorce is a visitation plan.
A recent article highlighted changing societal opinions about various aspects of relationships and family life.
Although same-sex couples may now have a right to marry, there are family law issues that continue to present challenges to unmarried couples with chi...
When parents have plans to relocate after a divorce, does that impact child custody determinations? Possibly.
Couples that are in a divorce proceeding may not necessarily want to commemorate the occasion with a photograph.
Does the manner in which a divorce is approached affect its outcome? Specifically, do collaborative divorce options yield a better outcome? With the ...
Many people struggle to make the decision of whether or not to divorce.
When discussing familial relationships and family structure, many modern-day references still use the outdated context of a man and woman who are marr...
As the days grow shorter and a chill sets in the air, children across Maryland head back to school.
When a married couple reaches the decision to divorce, change is eminent for everyone involved.
According to the non-profit Child Trends, during 2013, 41 percent of children born in the U. S. were born to unwed mothers.
In the last decade, gay and lesbian individuals have gained many civil rights. Among these is the right to marry in some states, including Maryland.
When a couple chooses to divorce, emotions run high and spill over into what can become a lengthy and contentious divorce.
Parents who legally separate or divorce must make important decisions related to child custody agreements and visitation rights.
Since the passage of The Civil Marriage Protection Act in 2012, the marriages of same-sex couples in Maryland have been legally recognized.
There are times when a divorce can take quite a while to resolve.
More of those couples who seek a divorce in Maryland and across the nation are turning to collaborative law in an effort to lower their costs and hope...
According to one family counselor outside of Maryland, separated or divorced parents should consider the issue of the holidays.
After making the difficult decision to divorce, couples often think about settling big-ticket items like child custody and property division.
Maryland couples who find that their marriages are simply no longer functioning in a healthy way may find it useful to consider all of their options a...
One common description of divorce would be a long process full of hurt feelings and costly proceedings.
As family courts around the country continue to move toward equal parenting rights, a 41-year-old father’s ongoing fight for more visitation time with...
Divorce is often something that affects not only the lives of a husband and wife, but it also dearly affects the lives of any minor children involved.
As we’ve discussed on this blog before, many divorcing couples dread the courtroom battles traditionally seen in divorce cases — especially as represe...
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