» Child Custody

As most grandparents, step-parents, and aunts and uncles know, you do not have to be a child’s legal parent to have a deep, meaningful bond with the child. But if you are not a legal or biological parent, do you have any… Read More

Child custody cases in Maryland, Virginia, the District of Columbia are decided based on the best interest of the child. The factors on which a court evaluates a child’s best interest may vary somewhat from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. However, allegations of abuse… Read More

When parents no longer live together, joint physical custody is often the best arrangement for parenting. Joint physical custody means that the children have a home with each parent, and that neither parent is just a “visitor” in their children’s lives. But… Read More

One of the very first things that new law students are taught is that a court cannot assert personal jurisdiction over a defendant unless that person has been given proper notice of the lawsuit through “service of process.” In layman’s terms, that… Read More

For married parents who are divorcing, or unmarried parents who don’t share a household, arriving at a custody arrangement for their children is often challenging. Parents who have been living with their child full-time worry about becoming merely a “visitor” in their… Read More

If you are contemplating a child custody matter in the District of Columbia, understanding child custody factors in D.C. is essential to navigating the legal process. In custody, as with other family law matters, you and your co–parent are generally free to… Read More

Custody is one of the most emotionally and legally difficult issues to resolve in a divorce or breakup, even an amicable one. When custody is contested, the process is even more challenging for everyone involved—especially the children. We are often asked how… Read More

In Maryland, both of a child’s natural parents are presumed to be their natural custodians. When parents separate, divorce, or have never been married, it may be necessary for a Maryland court to decide how and when each parent spends time with… Read More