» Child Custody

For survivors of domestic violence, a protective order can be a vital tool for securing immediate relief from abuse. While these orders are typically time-limited, they can be crucial for immediate protection, as well as impact related legal matters,… Read More

Child support payments ensure that children receive the financial resources they deserve to have a healthy, stable, and supported childhood, regardless of whether their parents live together. Child support covers the cost of essential items like food… Read More

Maryland courts have always made custody determinations under a “best interests of the child” standard. House Bill 1191 became effective on October 1, 2025 and provides a 16-point checklist for judges to use in making and explaining custody order… Read More

If you pay child support and your circumstances change, you may need to ask the court to modify the order. While child support orders are not set in stone, Maryland courts will not modify child support unless you can show a material change in circums… Read More

Guide to Child Custody in Maryland: What Parents Need to Know Understanding child custody in Maryland can be confusing and stressful, especially when emotions are involved. As a parent, your biggest concern is making sure your child is safe, happy, a… Read More

What is AA v. Ab D? AA v. Ab D is a 2020 Court of Special Appeals opinion involving these important concepts in child custody cases: The court’s obligation to children when deciding child custody. Children’s rights to have their best interests fu… Read More

November 17, 2021, and its Breona C. v. Rodney D. decision from the Court of Special Appeals, may mark the end of contempt as a meaningful tool for seeking compliance with child custody orders. The case involved a constructive civil contempt action f… Read More

Since writing my series on Maryland Third Party Custody, and in particular in Consent, De Facto Parents & Multi-Parent Families, a major development occurred in July 2021. The Court of Appeals, Maryland’s highest Court, issued EN v. TR, reviewi… Read More