Prior to the pandemic, the Court conducted home studies and custody evaluations in-person allowing evaluators to interact with the parties, children and get a feel for home environments. This insight provided to judges and magistrates through written reports and oral reports usually serves as valuable evidence. In the aftermath of Covid-19, these services are being provided remotely. On the one hand, this is convenient for the parties, children and attorneys. On the other hand, I am concerned something is lost without face-to-face interaction. It is unclear when court services will return to normal and there is presently a backlog even for remote services.
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The Maryland Parenting Plan Tool is mandatory for parties to complete under Maryland law and is incorporated by the Circuit Court for Baltimore County into the mediation process.
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Throughout history, parenthood has followed rigidly defined terms, most notably holding to the assumption of the parents being married and in a heterosexual relationship. However, society today is different from society 200, 100, and even 50 years ago. Social norms are changing. And, as a result, the definition of parenthood is changing, too.
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The Law Offices of Amar S. Weisman understands that clients want the Divorce Process to be as efficient and private as possible. From time to time, we will settle a case that has gone on for months in just a few days. Although celebrities often serve as awful role models, Cal Ripkin and Kelly Ripkin, as usual, did things the right way thanks to excellent legal representation.
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Unfortunately, many parents who make the decision to divorce their spouses do so with only one thing in mind -- getting out of the relationship as quickly as possible. However, it is also important to keep the children in mind when going through the process, as divorce is often quite tough on them as well.
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Whether you are dealing with child custody issues or making plans for a divorce, choosing the right attorney can be a difficult task -- particularly if you’ve never had to seek legal guidance from one in the past. While it may be tempting to simply conduct a search through Google or some other online search engine and pick the first firm that pops up, any skilled Towson family attorney will tell you that hiring the right attorney for the job is crucial and the choice should not be taken lightly.
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If you are a parent in Maryland who is currently dealing with child custody issues, you are undoubtedly experiencing a number of thoughts, emotions and concerns about the possible outcome. As part of the custody process, however, you may be ordered to have a custody evaluation done in your case.
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Parental Relocation and Child Custody Modification Towson Lawyer.
Maryland courts take parental relocation seriously. If there is a Custody case that has been filed in Maryland, which is being adjudicated or which produced an order concerning Child Custody and Visitation, then relocating a minor child without permission from The Court is almost always a bad idea. Consider:
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Determining the amount of time a parent spends with his or her child after a divorce has been finalized can be a tough task. Child visitation and support issues are troublesome topics for some couples to deal with effectively. But now, struggling co-parents may be able to turn to something as simple as an application on their phone or tablet to get help with easing the tensions surrounding child support issues.
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Divorce can bring about a number of financial ramifications for the individuals involved. One such consequence might include the garnishment of wages if the court decides that it is necessary due to a former spouse's refusal or failure to pay child support and/or alimony. Your Baltimore and Towson divorce lawyer will tell you that wage garnishment is a legal remedy that is typically used to ensure that outstanding child support and/or alimony requirements are paid in full regardless of the amount owed.
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