When a child is adopted, do you just assume that the parental rights of the first parent have been terminated? Not so fast. There are a number of situations in which this may not be the case.For example, a stepparent adoption is often used when the person who married...
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Why work with an experienced attorney in child custody proceedings? P.3
In previous posts, we've mentioned several important reasons to work with an experienced family law attorney in child custody proceedings. These reasons include: ensuring the court has accurate information about both parents; conveying a parent's child custody...
Why work with an experienced attorney in child custody proceedings? P.2
Last time, we began looking at the importance of working with experienced legal counsel in child custody proceedings. In the first place, we noted, skilled legal counsel can help ensure that a parent is able to convey to the court his or her qualities and that the...
Why work with an experienced attorney in child custody proceedings? P.1
Previously, we began looking at the best interests of the child standard and some of the factors courts take into consideration when making child custody decisions. As we noted last time, different states have slightly different approaches to child custody, even if...
How do Maryland courts make child custody decisions?
Divorce is always a stressful process, to some extent. For parents with minor children, divorce can be particularly challenging, especially when it comes to making decisions about child custody. Ideally, couples are able to set aside any differences and hurt feelings...