Here are answers to frequently asked questions about Grandparent’s Rights and Third Party Custody: What if I am NOT the parent of the child, can I still file for custody? Generally, third party custody matters involve grandparents. However, anyone seeking custody of a child who is not their biological (or adopted) parent, the individual(s) must…
Read MoreDivorce does not have to be a battle and there is so much more to the process than just hire attorneys and go to court. Did you know that it IS possible to get a divorce without ever setting foot in a courtroom? Not only is it possible, the court would prefer that! This post…
Read MoreIf your custody arrangement or court-order modification requires consistent co-parenting, here are six ways to make the back-and-forth schedules easier on everyone: 1. Know your triggers What triggers your anger or annoyance with the other parent? Late pick-ups? Lack of discipline in the other parent’s house? Fed up with clothes and belongings being lost or…
Read MoreProblem: Narcissists Don’t Understand Boundaries. What should you do when your ex comes to pick up the kids and screams curse words in front of your children and the neighborhood? You may be divorced, but you feel defenselessness to these outbursts. Solution: Set Your Boundaries — and stick to them. Make it clear that behavior…
Read MoreIn the Court of Appeals decision on July 11, 2016, in Santo v. Santo, the court increased a Judge’s ability to determine what legal custody arrangement is in the child’s best interest and even if the parties lack the capacity to communicate or cooperate well, a court can still order joint legal custody and are legally authorized…
Read MoreOn July 7, 2016, the Maryland Court of Appeals finally overturned Janice M. v. Margaret K., 404 Md. 661 (2008), which was a landmark case in Maryland regarding De facto parents. De Facto parents describes custody or visitation rights for adults based on their relationship with a non-biological, non-adopted child. This case laid out the factors a De…
Read MoreAll child custody matters are difficult. Especially if custody is contested and even more so if it involves a parent relocating far away from the other parent (for whatever reason). Without the appropriate advice and recommendations, one “wrong” decision will not only cost you thousands and thousands of dollars in legal fees (not only your…
Read MoreIn Maryland, grandparents, a non-biologically related adult (third party) or non-adopted adult has an extremely uphill battle to guarantee any access to a minor child they may have a relationship with if the parent prohibits them. Even if prohibiting the relationship is not in the best interest of the child. If you are prohibited from…
Read MoreOnly on rare occasions does anyone besides attorneys win when going to court. Do not get me wrong, there are family law cases out there that really do not have a choice but to go to court (the most common is because one party is being so unreasonable that the other party should not settle).…
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