Maryland Child Custody Lawyers

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How Does The Court Decide Who Gets The Children?
At the outset, it is important to understand that “custody” is usually divided into two separate categories – legal custody and physical custody. Usually, both parents are … more
What Happens To Custody When One Parent Needs To Relocate?
Should a parent need to relocate, the court will continue to use the “best interests” standard in determining where the child will go. There are federal laws that prohibit a … more
Can Grandparents Have Visitation With Their Grandchildren If Their Son Or Daughter Is Divorced From The Other Parent?
If a custodial parent does not allow grandparents visitation with their grandchildren the grandparents will need a court order. Before allowing a non-parental visitation order the … more

Can Parental Rights be Terminated When a Parent is Incarcerated?
When can a parent’s rights over their child be terminated by the state? The government may not take a child away from a parent simply because they do not agree with the parent’s decisions. The state must show that the parent is unfit and that severing the relationship is in the best interests of the child. One of the ways a court may find a parent is unfit is if … more
Custody Evaluations
It is not uncommon for divorced or separated parents to disagree over which parent should have custody of their children. When parents are fighting over custody of their children, one parent or the other may ask the judge to order a custody evaluation. The results of a custody evaluation can give the judge important information about the parents and the children, and also can make a … more

Complaint For Custody instructions For Completing Dom Rel 4
This Complaint For Custody instructions For Completing Dom Rel 4 form to use as a set of instructions for completing the process of initiating a … more
Complaint For Custody
Use this Complaint For Custody to request to the court that any child(ren) listed on the form are put into custody of the person filing the … more
Visitation With Children Forms Package
These Complaint For Visitation instructions For Completing Dom Rel 5 form are to be followed if there is no order giving you visitation and you are … more
Changing Custody or Visitation Forms Package
Use this Changing Custody or Visitation Forms Package to file a Petition/Motion to Modify Custody of Visitation. This package includes all forms … more