» Child Custody

No matter how amicable you are with your co-parent, at some point you may face a disagreement. Co-parenting disagreements commonly arise over issues related to childcare, scheduling, discipline, screen time, and the introduction of new partners. They can also occur in connection… Read More

While every parent wants what is best for their child, divorce and custody disputes can sometimes create tunnel vision where a parent ends up focusing more on their conflict with the other parent, instead of their child’s needs. Critically, when a parent… Read More

Courts in Maryland are required to place the best interests of the child first and foremost in divorce and custody matters. However, judges may sometimes need assistance in determining what this means from the child’s perspective. There are several different types of… Read More

Several significant changes have recently been made to Maryland’s child custody law. Effective October 1, 2025, with the enactment of House Bill 1191, courts are now authorized to consider 16 codified factors when determining custody matters. Not only does the law bring… Read More

Co-parenting isn’t always easy. But having a schedule in place that works for everyone can help ensure your child gets to spend quality time with each parent — and conflict between co-parents is minimized. It can also give your child a predictable… Read More

Co-parenting can be challenging — and having a schedule in place that works for the whole family can make all the difference when raising your children in two households. A 2-2-5-5 custody schedule can allow each parent to spend quality time with… Read More

Once a child custody order has been entered by the court, it is legally binding upon both parents. Neither parent may take it upon themselves to make changes without the other parent’s consent — or approval from a judge. While it’s ideal… Read More

The term “best interests of the child” is frequently used in family law — this is the principle that guides judges in every case involving child custody. Although courts prefer that both parents are equally involved in a child’s life, regardless of… Read More