Child Custody

Adding virtual visitation terms to a parenting plan can be beneficial, especially in situations where physical distance or other circumstances affect one or both parents’ regular physical access to their children. If you are unfamiliar with the concept of virtual...

Couples who are fresh from a split need to be proactive about determining the summer custody terms that will best serve their family's needs. If you are newly separated from your spouse, you may or may not yet have an interim custody order in place. Even if an order...

Divorce causes parents to experience deep concern about the prospect of losing access to their children. Many couples in Maryland and Washington D.C. decide to forego divorce until their kids are adults to prevent such a possibility. You are right to take your child...

Splitting up time with the children can be complicated when you get divorced, and what the court decides certainly will depend on the unique factors of your own relationship. No two marriages are the same, but the court will always address the child’s best interests....

Parents who are going through a divorce must ensure that they’re making decisions that are in the best interests of the children. One decision you’ll have to make if you’re going through this situation is what type of parenting arrangement you want to use.  For some...

Sometimes spouses reach a point where they know that the marriage is over and they must begin living separate lives. One spouse may even move out of the marital home and begin living in their own residence. However, divorces can take some time to resolve. It could be...

Child abuse and false claims There are some common reasons why parents lose custody of their children. The vast majority reflect on poor judgment, poor behavior and dubious choices made by a parent. Those reasons include: Child abuse or neglect: Physical and mental...

Narcissism is a term bandied about frequently, so much that it has lost some of its meaning. For spouses who have lived with a narcissist, they have endured a partner who lacks empathy, choosing to manipulate to get everything they want. The notion of divorce is a...

Divorce can be testing for all parties involved. When children are at the center of the process, things can get much more complex. Your priority as a parent will be to ensure that the kids are secure. The court will also aim to reach their conclusions based on the...

Children are looking forward to a long summer break with schools ending their academic year. Some are already free of the academic grind, while others anxiously await their release. While parents determine scheduling plans over the next three months, many of those...