Tag Archives: best interest of child
Back to School . . . . But Where?
Let’s say you were fortunate enough to resolve the custody and access of your young child following a divorce. Perhaps, like many couples, you agreed to an equally shared physical custody and decided to have joint legal custody. You and your ex have been getting along great and co-parenting together. You only live a… Read More »
Rebuttable Presumption in Favor of Shared Custody?
Maryland Leglislation Proposes a Barrier to “Best Interest of the Child” Standard When parents are divorcing, or separating, or cannot agree on a custody schedule, they turn to the Courts to make a decision. So what does the Court do? In Maryland, the Court will hear all the evidence presented regarding what each parent… Read More »
Back to School Tips
It’s now time for back to school and everybody wonders how can I get through the school year with the least possible disruption and the smoothest transition so that the children will have a healthy and organized year? Some pointers include the following: Make sure you fill out all those stacks of school forms… Read More »
Best Practices for Post-Separation Travel with Children
Spring and summer breaks are upon us. It’s starting to feel more like a normal post-Covid world. You have two year-old travel vouchers waiting to be used. So naturally, it’s finally time to take a real vacation with the kids! But perhaps in these last couple of years you and your children’s other parent… Read More »
THE TOP 3 FACTORS THAT PLACE CHILDREN OF DIVORCE AT RISK AND HOW TO MINIMIZE THEM
High Conflict A high conflict divorce process often leads to less emotional availability and less sensitivity towards their children by divorcing parents. The result for children of high conflict divorce processes can be emotional insecurity, acting out, depression, anxiety and a negative impact on the immune system. These significant negative impacts may be minimized… Read More »