Category Archives: Child Custody
What Happens To A Maryland Custody Order When A Parent Is Deployed By The Military?
A service member’s deployment can create problems for a parent sharing custody of a child. A service member’s deployment can make it so they can’t honor the custody agreement for an extended period of time. But deployment does not absolve the service member of the responsibility to follow the custody agreement. There are certain… Read More »
What Happens If Your Ex Refuses To Follow A Maryland Parenting Time Schedule?
A parenting time schedule is meant to offer a stable routine for children and create expectations for both parents once they’re divorced. In some cases, conflict may ensue because one parent consistently fails to abide by the set parenting schedule. Such situations involve denying child visitation rights, picking the child up late, or not… Read More »
Can A Child Choose Which Parent To Live With In Maryland?
When parents seek custody of their child, one of the first questions that arises is whether the child has the right to choose which parent they will reside with. Most people assume that there is an exact age at which the child may make the choice, but there is no such age in Maryland…. Read More »
Third-Party Custody In Maryland
A child custody dispute usually centers on the child’s parents. There may, however, be cases when grandparents, relatives, or other unrelated parties seek legal custody of the child. This is because Maryland courts have consistently upheld a parent’s right to raise their child, making it quite hard for any non-parent to obtain custody. In… Read More »
Joint Legal Custody And Tie-Breaking Authority In Maryland
When spouses decide to divorce or separate, one critical question they must answer is how decisions regarding their children will be made. In Maryland, courts tend to encourage an arrangement in which both parents can play a significant role in the child’s life. Yet decision-making might become challenging when parents cannot agree on key… Read More »
Can Social Media Posts Be Used Against You In A Maryland Custody Case?
Many parents now use social media platforms on a daily basis. What may be considered an innocent action, such as posting pictures, comments, or video clips on any platform, may soon turn into relevant evidence in a child custody case. It is essential for individuals going through child custody to know that such actions… Read More »
When Can Maryland Courts Modify An Existing Child Custody Order?
Child custody arrangements are meant to ensure a stable environment for children following the separation or divorce of their parents. There may be changes in the life of either parent or both, making the current child custody arrangement no longer suitable or in the best interests of the child. The courts of Maryland have… Read More »
Court Addresses Contested Custody In Maryland
One of the most contentious issues that family lawyers deal with is child custody. In Maryland, the overarching principle the courts consider is the best interests of the child. One of the most influential cases in Maryland history related to how courts deal with situations where there is conflict between the parents. This case… Read More »
How Maryland Courts Handle Custody When Domestic Violence Is Involved: Understanding J.A.B. v. J.E.D.B. (2021)
Domestic violence changes everything in a family law case. When there is a history of abuse between parents, Maryland courts must put safety and stability at the forefront, especially when determining custody. One recent important example is J.A.B. v. J.E.D.B. This case illustrates exactly how judges evaluate parenting arrangements when allegations of domestic violence… Read More »
How Maryland Courts Handle Relocation And Custody Disputes
Relocation cases in family law are often highly emotional and legally complex. When a parent wants to move to another city or state with a child, the court must determine whether the move suits the child’s best interests. One important Maryland appellate case on this issue is Kurdziel v. Montenegro. This case helps clarify… Read More »
