Have you recently moved to Maryland from another state? Do you have a custody order in place from your previous residence? You may be concerned about how Maryland will handle enforcing your out of state custody order. Knowing how to enforce an out of state custody order in Maryland, can become a key issue if…
Emotions often run high during contested custody cases in Montgomery County, Maryland and Prince George’s County, Maryland. One parent may feel that they were treated unfairly by the court or that losing daily contact with their child may be intolerable. Sometimes, when dealing with the intense emotional aftermath of a custody dispute, a parent may decide…
In any divorce proceeding, all parents of minor children should work to ensure that the financial needs of their children will be met. Parents of special needs children after divorce in Maryland have unique considerations and obstacles when planning to provide for the financial needs of their children. One unique consideration is preparing for long-term…
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 decision to grant or modify legal or physical custody. For those parents who have had alcohol or drug treatment in the past, it is normal to be concerned that your past…
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 involving minors, the goal of the court is to find a long term arrangement that will be in the best interest of the child. Unfortunately, in some circumstances while the court…