By: Mary Ellen Flynn, Esq. In Maryland, the child’s biological or adoptive parents are required to support their children. Sometimes, a child’s grandparents are most suited or willing to raise a child. In this case, a grandparent may be awarded child support to be...
By: Martinette Jennifer, Esq. Divorce can be an emotionally charged and frustrating process for anyone. But for divorcing couples with children with special needs, divorce takes on a whole new set of challenges. Divorcing parents of children with special needs have...
By: Martinette Jennifer, Esq. Here are four essential things to know about emergency and ex parte custody proceedings in Maryland. 1. What is an ex parte child custody hearing? In most custody cases, which often arise during divorce proceedings, a parent will file in...
By: Meg Alexander, Esq. Deciding to separate from your child’s other parent is a difficult decision to make and one that opens up the door to many questions. If how to take care of your child is the most critical question you have upon separation, you are not alone....
By: Mary Ellen Flynn, Esq. When you think of custody, most parents think only of a custody schedule with visitation. However, a Maryland court will issue an order addressing legal custody as well. Legal custody refers to the decision-making about the child. Legal...
By: Amanda Vann, Esq. The phrase visitation is often used in custody situations and merely means a parent’s parenting time with their child. Establishing a visitation schedule is very important for your child and you. A schedule will allow you and your children...
