If you are a parent who is going through a divorce and you are simultaneously battling an addiction to drugs and/or alcohol, you’re on a rough road. Divorce is hard enough without adding the myriad problems that come with trying to address addiction. Since your...
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What to do if you receive a Complaint for Custody
Receiving a Complaint for Custody can be a stressful and confusing experience. Understanding your rights and responsibilities under Maryland law is crucial. Consider the following if you have recently been served with a custody complaint in Maryland. Review the...
Parallel parenting can help when you have a toxic co-parent
Dealing with a toxic ex while trying to co-parent effectively is a complex challenge. Those with high-conflict personalities sometimes escalate simple situations, leaving the other parent drained and yearning for peace. Parallel parenting, where interactions are...
Do children get to decide which parent they live with?
Children sometimes have a preference about where they live after a divorce. This can worry parents. You may want to get custody of your child, but you may be afraid that they will choose to live with your ex. But do children even have the ability to make this...
Badmouthing a co-parent is detrimental
Badmouthing a co-parent is a critical issue in post-separation family dynamics. This behavior goes beyond occasional frustration, impacting everyone involved, particularly the children. Understanding the consequences of badmouthing is vital for maintaining a healthy...
Preparing to co-parent effectively during the holidays
Preparing to co-parent successfully during the winter holidays requires thoughtful planning, communication, and flexibility. The holiday season, although festive and joyous, can also inspire unique challenges for families with kids who celebrate in multiple...
Why co-parenting and social media don’t always mix
Social media platforms offer the opportunity to share experiences and stay connected with others. However, for co-parents, social media can be a minefield that, if not navigated carefully, may result in unintended consequences for both the co-parenting relationship...
Constructing a parenting plan with a narcissist
Navigating the potentially tumultuous waters of co-parenting is challenging, even under the best circumstances. But when dealing with a narcissist ex-spouse or ex-partner, the process can become downright overwhelming. Because narcissists often display traits like a...
Can a child’s wishes influence a Maryland custody order?
The possibility of a divorce having a negative impact on someone's relationship with their children can have a real chilling effect on their choices, even if a person believes divorce would be in their best decision given their circumstances. Exaggerated stories about...
What is child custody mediation and how do I prep for it?
When divorce happens where children are involved, the relationship is never quite over. During the divorce, one of the most critical decisions you will need to make is your child’s living arrangements going forward. Depending on the circumstances of your divorce, you...