Divorce, Custody and Family Law

Maryland Divorce Mediation

Parent Mediation and Coordination

The state of Maryland (along with many other states) strongly encourages mediation between divorcing parents to negotiate the best arrangements regarding child custody. By litigating child custody and support, you turn over control of the decision to the judge, who will rely on legal precedent to make a decision, rather than on the intricacies of your specific situation. In parent mediation, a court-appointed mediator will offer advice, suggestions and alternatives in helping parents resolve conflicts or disagreements, and then all final decisions come about as a compromise between the two parents. Andalman & Flynn attorneys will guide you through mediation, also known as parent coordination, if that is the best route for you.

However, at Andalman & Flynn, we recognize that mediation is not appropriate for all cases, such as in instances of domestic violence, physical or mental abuse, or intimidation. Therefore, we carefully review your situation before recommending mediation.

Mediation promotes a cool-headed approach to the touchy issues of child custody, putting the best interests of the children at the forefront of the process. Studies strongly support that child custody disputes settled through mediation result in healthier, more cooperative relationships between both the parents and their children following the divorce.