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What Maryland’s New Child Custody Legislation Means For Your Case

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
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What is a 2-2-3 Custody Schedule?

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
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What is a 2-2-5-5 Custody Schedule?

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
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What to Do If Your Child’s Other Parent Is Not Following the Child Custody Order?

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
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How the Best Interests of the Child are Determined

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
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How Remarriage Impacts Child Custody Arrangements and Child Support

It’s not uncommon for divorced spouses to remarry after they have parted ways. If you share children with your former spouse, you might be wondering how remarriage impacts child custody and support. Remarriage does not automatically change a child custody order that… Read More
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Can I Change a Child Custody Agreement?

Depending on the age of your child when you and your co-parent divorce or first make a child custody agreement, a child custody order could be in place for ten or fifteen years or more. That’s a long time in the life… Read More
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International Child Custody Laws and Jurisdictional Challenges

Child custody disputes can be emotionally overwhelming and legally complex. However, custody issues can be even more nuanced when a parent lives overseas. Since they can involve the laws of different countries, and working out intricate parenting plans, international child custody matters… Read More
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What is a Parenting Coordinator?

Co-parenting with a former spouse or partner isn’t always easy. In some cases, it may be necessary to have the assistance of a third party who can help to identify potential disputes and assist with finding ways to co-parent more effectively. A… Read More
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Domestic Child Custody Laws and Jurisdictional Challenges

If you are going through a divorce or separation and are considering moving out of state with children, you might be wondering which state would have child custody jurisdiction. Jurisdiction is the power that a court of law has to carry out… Read More
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