Category Archives: Child Visitation
Relocation Notice For Child Visitation In Maryland
Child visitation enables parents and other parties to spend time with a child, even in the absence of legal custody rights. In some cases, Maryland law requires the custodial parent to provide notice before relocating the permanent residence of any child subject to visitation rights. Notification Prior to Child Relocation When a person has… Read More »
2 Situations Where Maryland Denies Child Visitation Rights
Even when one parent receives sole custody of a child in Maryland, the other parent can typically obtain child visitation rights. These rights enable the non-custodial parent to spend time with their child and stay connected to their life. But in certain situations, the Maryland courts will usually deny child visitation rights. The first… Read More »
How Does Maryland Family Law Address Child Visitation Rights?
Maryland family law typically grants birth parents the right to child visitation. This power stems from the classification of the birth parents as a child’s “natural guardians.” Though it is typically reserved for cases where the parents are divorced or unmarried and live separately. And there are situations in which Maryland denies child visitation… Read More »
Removal Of A Child Subject To Maryland Visitation Rights
When a child is subject to visitation rights in Maryland, relatives must honor any legally binding arrangement approved by the state courts. It is a criminal offense to remove such a child without express permission, even if it occurs for a short time within Maryland’s borders. Before delving into the specifics of removing a… Read More »
Rejection of Child Visitation Rights Under Maryland Law
Maryland law enables parents, grandparents, and other family members to secure child visitation rights under certain circumstances. These rights allow a non-custodial party, without child custody rights, to spend time with the child in question. At the same time, the Maryland courts have a duty to protect the best interests of any children involved…. Read More »
Unlawful Interference with Child Visitation Rights in Maryland
Even if one parent has sole legal custody over a child, the other parent generally has certain child visitation rights under Maryland family law. Any person with lawful visitation rights can see the child or children involved on a predetermined schedule. And interference with lawful child visitation is unlawful in Maryland. But before delving… Read More »
Examining 4 Key Elements of Child Visitation Schedules in Maryland
For divorced or unmarried parents in Maryland, the creation of a child visitation schedule is extremely important. Even in situations where one parent has full physical and legal child custody, the other parent usually retains some visitation rights. Assuming both parents have at least partial custody and visitation, it is necessary to create a… Read More »
Child Visitation Rights Under Maryland Family Law
Child visitation rights allow a parent or other person without to spend regular time with a child — even if they do not have legal child custody rights. Visitation arrangements are subject to approval by the Maryland state courts, which are always bound to consider the best interests of the child involved. Child’s Best… Read More »
When Does Maryland Require Background Checks for Child Care Workers?
In order to safeguard the best interests of children residing within the state, Maryland law requires certain employers and employees to undergo a criminal background check. In order to work with children, these employers and employees must submit to a review of their criminal history at both the state and federal levels. Which Facilities… Read More »
