Child custody frequently involves heated discussions in the divorce process. During their battle for custody, one parent might use the mental health status of their spouse to gain favor. If you are a parent struggling with mental illness, this situation could put you...
We Want To Protect Your Rights And Interests
Family Law
Solving the negative impacts of parental conflict
Sadly broken marriages are all too common in Maryland. While these situations can be stressful enough for the adults involved, they can be even worse for the children. Children are sensitive to conflicts between parents. If not addressed correctly, they can have a...
Why calendars can be major sources of help during divorces
During a divorce in Maryland, both parties typically need to present lots of detailed information about their marriage. Much of the information required involves remembering or knowing specific dates. While smartphones and lists can be helpful, another item that often...
Situations where joint custody may not be ideal
Many Maryland residents with children are no longer with their spouses or partners and need custody to be determined. Although joint custody is often thought of as the best thing for everyone, that’s not always the case. Below are some examples of situations where you...
Dealing with Maryland parental alienation
A parent in Maryland might face parental alienation during a separation or after a divorce. Parental alienation occurs when one parent purposely tries to ruin the bond between their child and the other parent. In this situation, the alienated parent isn’t a threat to...
Navigating divorce with a special needs child
Divorce is a complicated process that brings out all types of emotions. Parents in Maryland who must navigate a divorce with a special needs child go through even more stress. If you are a divorced parent of a special needs child, keep these tips in mind. Additional...
Remembering your kids during a divorce
In Maryland, you can get divorced for almost any reason that you can imagine. However, while you can end the romantic relationship that you have with your spouse, you generally cannot terminate the relationship that you have with your child. Therefore, it's important...
Can a parent’s mental illness affect custody?
A parent’s mental health is one of the factors Maryland judges will consider when deciding custody conflicts. Since custody decisions are made focusing on the child’s best interests, a parent’s mental stability can play an important role when it comes to a child’s...
A helpful guide for unmarried parents trying to establish paternity
Not every adult couple in Maryland is ready to tie the knot. With that said, unmarried couples raising a new child can deal with more challenges than they might think. Setting up legal paternity is about much more than a piece of paper. It's also a process you don't...
Devising an effective parenting plan
An essential element in many divorce proceedings is a parenting plan, a written proposal that covers many parental duties and responsibilities. Hopefully, if the parents agree to the various parts of the plan, there will be fewer conflicts over child custody and...