In 2016, Maryland began recognizing de facto parents by giving them legal standing in custody and visitation decisions. A de facto (“in fact”) parent is…
Category: Child Custody
There is nothing more terrifying to a parent than believing your child is in danger. When the cause of the danger is your co-parent, however,…
Although our laws have, historically, been based on a married man and a woman playing the role of the father and mother of a child,…
The holiday season is upon us. For many, this means more time spent with family and friends. When you are divorced, however, and you co-parent…
Paternity testing is an issue that is naturally fraught with a lot of emotion. Proof of paternity answers an important question, which will have legal…
Our pets light up our lives with faithful companionship and unconditional love. We consider them members of the family. Some of us think of our…
You love your child more than anything; all that you want is to make sure that he or she is cared for, and has his…
Deciding child custody can be challenging enough, but when one of the parents is on active duty in the military it can add another layer…
A child born to a non-married couple is entitled to support from both parents. Establishing paternity in Maryland for a child born out of wedlock…
When a couple who has children decides to end their marriage, they must come to an agreement regarding custody of their children; namely, who will…
