Child Custody

Joint custody after divorce can provide your kids’ many great benefits. The love and support of both parents makes a big difference in their lives. This doesn’t mean it’s without challenges. Knowing how to navigate common issues and resolutions for them can make a big difference in your post-divorce life.  At RPM Law, our Maryland…

When one parent needs to relocate, it can throw a wrench in the child custody agreement you’re used to. This is especially true if one parent needs to move a far distance away, or out of state. This changes school schedules, visitations, transportation, and so much more. Because of this, Maryland courts treat relocations as…

Child custody is likely one of the most charged issues you will face in your divorce. This is especially true if you can’t already agree on how to handle parenting after you end your marriage. You may be wondering if you can get full custody of the children. It can be difficult, unless there are…

While the holidays are supposed to be fun, they can also be stressful for co-parents after a divorce. You could also be in the midst of a divorce and trying to handle co-parenting while separated for the first time. The holidays can throw quite a wrench into all of that. You both need to change…

During a Maryland divorce, or in a post-decree action, your child may want a say in their own custody arrangement. Are they allowed to choose which parent to live with? While your child’s preferences may be taken into account, they do not get the final say in where they live. Instead, that decision is ultimately…

The holidays are meant to be fun, not stressful. But for so many families, it can be difficult instead. If you are currently going through a divorce, or are co-parenting after a divorce, there are some steps you can take to help ease some of the possible tension. Good communication and careful planning are key,…

If you have kids with your ex or soon-to-be ex-spouse, child custody concerns are on your mind. Determining custody is a complex process focused on the best interests of your children. The factors for determining best interests changed in 2025. You will also want to know what types of child custody arrangements exist under Maryland…

Starting October 1, 2025, Maryland families navigating child custody disputes will face a dramatically different legal landscape. Thanks to the passage of House Bill 1191 and Senate Bill 548, the state has officially codified its custody laws. This brings long-awaited clarity, consistency, and structure to how courts determine custody arrangements. At RPM Law, our Maryland…

Effective October 1, 2025, Maryland has enacted sweeping changes to its child custody laws through House Bill 1191 (HB1191) and Senate Bill 548 (SB548). These legislative updates mark a significant shift in how courts determine legal and physical custody, offering greater transparency, predictability, and structure for families navigating custody disputes. If you are involved in…

When parents separate or divorce, few issues carry more emotional weight than child custody. In Maryland, judges don’t automatically favor one parent over the other. Instead, they focus on a single guiding principle: what is in the best interests of the child. But what does that actually mean? How do courts define a child’s best…