Custody

HOLIDAY CUSTODY ACCESS

Courts usually encourage parents to determine a custody access schedule that serves the best interest of the child or children. School calendars include information about when the students are off. For example, in Montgomery County Public Schools, this year’s Winter break begins on December 23, 2024, and ends on January 1, 2025. In custody matters

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Joint Legal Custody v. Sole Legal Custody

In Child Custody cases, Parents are awarded either Joint Legal Custody or Sole Legal Custody of their child Joint custody is where both parents are involved in decisions relating to the health, education and welfare of the child. Joint custodial parents must consult with one another prior to making major decisions relating to their child.

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Distinguishing the Roles of A Child’s Best Interest from Child Advocate and Child’s Privilege Attorney

In Maryland, there are different types of attorneys appointed by the court to represent the child’s best interest. The case of Taylor v. Taylor provides guidelines for the court to follow in determining a child’s best interest in custody matters. In high conflict custody cases, courts in Maryland often appoint attorneys to represent a child’s

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THE PROS AND CONS OF A CUSTODY EVALUATION

In any proceeding before the court for custody or visitation of a child, the court may order a custody or a psychological evaluation of any parent, guardian, legal custodian or person standing in loco parentis to the child, if the court finds such evaluation would assist it in its determination. The court may enter such

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PARENTING APPS FOR CUSTODY CASES

In the age of technology there are several ways to communicate. There are some that prefer email, others prefer text and still others feel more comfortable with face-to-face communication. A divorce between parents can be very difficult however, courts focus on what’s in the child’s best interest. Most judges award joint legal custody which requires

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NBI Advanced Custody and Support Issues in Maryland

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