Preventing child custody problems in Maryland and beyond

Most Maryland parents will agree that raising children is a journey that includes both joys and challenges. For those who have gone through or are going through divorce, the challenging aspects may be intensified. There are several things parents can do to prevent...

Separation maintenance: What it is and who gets it

There are many reasons a Maryland couple may choose to separate rather than divorce. Perhaps they retain hope that their marriage will be restored. In some circumstances, separation is seen as an act of love meant to protect one or more parties from physical harm....

Reality TV star requests new child custody order

The tables have turned for reality TV show star Jenelle Evans after having been accused of abusing drugs while pregnant on the “Teen Mom 2” show, which has many avid fans in Maryland. Her son is now the focus of a child custody battle between mother and father. The...

Law may change child custody system for those in military

One can only imagine the horror associated with coming home from active military service and being unable to find one’s own children. Shockingly, this has happened to more than one member of the U.S. military (perhaps, some in Maryland) when child custody orders were...

What child custody has to do with what kids eat for supper

Couples in Maryland who divorce often face challenges when developing future parenting plans. Many relationships are fragile when there have been emotional rifts or communication breakdowns between former spouses. Some, however, say it is definitely possible to...

Native American tribe engaged in child custody battle

Not all custody battles in Maryland are between parents who divorce. Some situations may involve other family relatives. An ongoing child custody battle in another state arose after a horrific accident that left three children orphaned. The tragic incident involved a...

Legal separation can be a trial run for divorce

For a big decision like divorce, it would be really nice to have a trial period first so that you could experience and fully understand the ramifications of your decision. You may think that such a trial doesn’t exist — but actually, it does. Legal separation is a...