Maryland Child Custody and Visitation Lawyers

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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
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

What Factors Does the Judge Consider When He or She Makes a Decision About Child Custody?
In most states, the usual standard that judges use in deciding child custody is the “best interests of the child”. Depending on the state you’re in, the factors that actually make up the “best interests of the child” standard may vary. There is typically no one factor that guides a judge’s custody decision; rather, the judge makes a child custody decision … more
The Best Interests of the Child Standard and Grandparent Visitation
If you are a grandparent and do not get along with your grandchild’s parents, do you have a right to see your grandchild even if the parents do not consent? Prior to 2000 the answer was a resounding yes. But now it is complicated. Prior to 2000 many states had statutes allowing grandparents to petition a court for a visitation order with their grandchildren if the parents … 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