Doing It Yourself in Maryland's Family Courts?

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Doing It Yourself in Maryland's Family Courts?

New service for folks representing themselves in divorce and custody litigation in Maryland.

Free Legal Aid provides useful information about child custody. In addition to the video here, be sure you check out other resources.

Maryland Child Custody & Visitation FAQs

Like other states, Maryland requires judges to make decisions about child custody and visitation based on the best interests of the child. Unlike other states, however, Maryland law doesn't provide a list of factors courts must consider. check to learn more.

Maryland Child Custody Questions

Maryland custody attorneys provide answers to frequently asked questions with regards to Maryland child custody and Maryland custody laws. In Maryland, like many other states, the one ultimate standard in determining custody is what is in “the best interest of the child.” check to learn more.

Child Custody in Maryland

There are typically several different custody arrangements that may be made for children of divorced parents. In most cases, courts will award physical custody to one parent with whom the child will live most of the time. check to learn more.

Maryland Child Support & Overnight Calculations

Maryland uses a parenting time percentage in its child support formula to determine the amount of child support in your divorce case. In any divorce, Maryland family courts award custody of the children to one or both parents. check to learn more.

Maryland Child Custody

Maryland courts award custody to the parent who is capable of childcare and support. Divorcing parents make a parenting plan that outlines their parental roles and responsibilities. In summary, the best interest of the child is the key factor in determining custody. check to learn more.