Drug or alcohol treatment in Maryland custody cases can be a sensitive issue. Oftentimes, a parent’s successful completion of alcohol treatment, may impact a judge’s
Maryland law does not favor the mother over the father and assumes that both parents are fit custodians of their child. In all family law cases
A Maryland single parent faces many concerns and obstacles, but co-parenting with an argumentative or absentee mother or father can be an ongoing strain on
In Maryland, a person may be eligible to obtain a Maryland protective order when the petitioner is abused by a spouse or romantic partner. To
Many relationships end naturally, and the parents can co-parent effectively for months and years with ease. Sometimes, without warning a parent severely restricts contact between the
As a parent, you work hard to ensure the safety and well-being of your children. You strive to care for and protect your children from
There are many ways to lose your job—whether through your own actions on the job or situations out of your control such as downsizing—but you
Maryland parental rights include the right to establish and maintain a relationship with your child. Although you may have the right to be in your
Any legal case can be draining, but if a judge ruled against you after considerable time, stress, and expense, it can be especially difficult. If
Prior to 2015, Maryland couples who mutually agreed to file for divorce were required to wait one year before filing—even if the parties agreed on