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Top 10 Best Attorney for Client Satisfaction American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

Amar S. Weisman has practiced family law for more than 17 years of experience, including more than 1,750 Divorce, Child Custody, and Child Support cases in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County and surrounding jurisdictions, resulting in the following recognitions for his Family Law Firm: 

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Why Maryland's Top Legal Professionals Never Self-Represent

Judges hire lawyers. Attorneys hire lawyers. They know what you're about to learn: emotion clouds judgment, procedures are unforgiving, and one mistake can cost years with your children.

The Hidden Traps That Destroy Cases:

  • Miss one deadline = 6-month delay
  • Wrong discovery format = lose critical evidence
  • Botched scheduling conference = start over
  • Procedural error = permanent disadvantage

Your first court appearance sets your entire case trajectory. With Maryland's new 16-factor custody law, the complexity has exploded. Don't gamble with your children's future.

Maryland's Revolutionary 16-Factor Custody Law (October 2025)

For the first time ever, judges must analyze—and explain in writing—these mandatory factors:

THE BIG 5 (What Really Wins Cases):

  1. Parent-Child Bond - Daily involvement, not words
  2. Stability - Consistent home, routine, support
  3. Safety - Protection from conflict/harm
  4. Co-Parenting Ability - Communication, not combat
  5. Child's Needs - Education, health, development

THE COMPLETE 16:

  • Each parent's fitness
  • Home environment stability
  • Child's physical/emotional security
  • Existing relationships (parents, siblings, family)
  • Willingness to foster other parent's relationship
  • Ability to communicate/co-parent
  • Meeting developmental needs
  • Work schedules vs. child's schedule
  • Geographic considerations
  • Prior agreements/orders
  • Child's preference (if mature)
  • History of abuse/neglect
  • Military deployment
  • Special needs requirements
  • Health/welfare considerations
  • Any factor affecting child's well-being

What DOESN'T Matter (Surprises Everyone):

  • Gender - Maryland has NO preference
  • Income - That's for child support, not custody
  • Personal lifestyle - Unless it harms children

The Truth About Maryland Custody Courts

Maryland is NOT a "Mother State" or "Father State"

Anyone claiming gender bias is making excuses. With hundreds of different judges, each with unique perspectives, your gender won't determine your case—your preparation will.

What Actually Wins:

  • Evidence over emotion
  • Daily dedication over grand promises
  • Realistic plans over wishful thinking
  • Child focus over parent focus

The 99% Reality:

  • 99% of parents deemed "fit" (even imperfect ones)
  • 99% have "good character" (even with records)
  • 99% face mandatory mediation first
  • Income rarely determines custody

Our Custody Services

Court Documents We File:

  • Custody Complaints
  • Modification Petitions
  • Emergency Motions
  • Answers & Counterclaims
  • Contempt Actions

Hearings We Handle:

  • Scheduling Conferences - Set your case trajectory
  • Merits Trials - Present winning evidence
  • Modifications - Prove substantial changes
  • Contempt Hearings - Enforce your rights

Advanced Strategies:

  • Private Custody Evaluations
  • Best Interest Attorney Coordination
  • Discovery & Evidence Harvesting
  • Settlement Negotiation
  • Appeal Preparation

Your Children Deserve a Fighter Who Knows How to Win

While others learn through trial and error with your case, Amar Weisman brings 17 years of Baltimore County custody experience to your first meeting. 

Articles and Blog Posts By Amar S. Weisman 

Child Custody Blog Postings By Baltimore Family Lawyer Amar S. Weisman

Links For Baltimore County Residents Involved In Child Custody Disputes:

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