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Learn How Child Support is Calculated in Maryland
Annapolis Family Law Attorney Discusses Maryland Guidelines for Child Support When a child is involved in an Anne Arundel County divorce case, child support often comes into the picture.
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.
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Under Maryland law, both natural parents are the presumed natural custodians of their children. The law does not favor either the mother or father. The law looks at the "best interest" of the child standard when deciding on child custody and visitation. Check to learn more.
Can Children Express Preference in Maryland Custody Proceedings?
Maryland courts decide child custody when the parents can’t agree on a custody arrangement. The judge determines custody based on factors that affect the child’s best interests, including each of the following: Check to learn more.