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Do Step-Parents Have Custody Rights in Maryland?

Child custody disputes are often complex, emotionally charged cases. When the dispute involves persons who aren’t the child’s legal parents, such as step-parents, they can quickly become even more difficult. Maryland case law when it comes to step-parents’ custody rights…

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What Rights Do Unmarried Parents Have to Custody and Visitation?

When a child is born to unmarried parents, only the mother is designated a legal parent automatically.  Until the child’s biological father establishes paternity, he has no legal rights to visitation, shared custody, or the opportunity to make decisions about…

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What Is the “Child’s Best Interest” Standard in Maryland Custody Cases?

One of the most difficult aspects of any divorce involving children is determining custody of children. It’s an emotional process even when the parents are in agreement, and when they’re not, the process can be even more challenging. If you…

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How Do I Know If My Soon-to-Be-Ex-Spouse Is Hiding Assets? 

Going through a divorce is challenging under any circumstances, but if you suspect your spouse is hiding assets or property that should be divided fairly, the divorce process becomes even more stressful and complicated. You don’t have to face those…

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5 Facts About Maryland Child Support That Every Parent Needs to Know

Parents always have the obligation to provide for their children, so child support is a key issue regardless of whether they are in an intact relationship. However, beyond this fundamental principle of family law, many parents are not familiar with…

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