In high-conflict custody cases, emotions can run high. But when accusations cross the line into false allegations, the stakes become even higher, especially when you consider your relationship with your child being at risk. For families throughout Montgomery County and the DMV, these situations can feel very personal and quite overwhelming. We asked Lloyd Malech, …
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When navigating a fundamental change to the shape of their family, divorcing couples often wrestle with the impact on their kids. Deciding when and how to tell the kids about the coming transition to a new normal is one of the most important steps to divorce, as it can have a long-term impact on their …
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When parents split up, it is hard on the entire family, and it can be particularly difficult for families where one of the children has a disability. Just when parents want to sever their own relationship, they need to figure out how to be a team to continue parenting. The demands of parenting a child …
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National Absolutely Incredible Kids Day, celebrated on March 20, is a special day created by Camp Fire to recognize and appreciate the many qualities of children by communicating to them how much we admire them. It’s a day to honor their creativity, bravery, and unique personalities. Parents, teachers, and mentors take this opportunity to send …
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Divorce significantly affects children, often resulting in substantial changes to their daily lives and emotional well-being. Children may find themselves relocating to a new home, adapting to new routines, and splitting their time between parents. With divorce, there might be limited access to friends, grandparents, and other relatives, disrupting established relationships and support systems. Social …
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Parenting in the summertime is always a challenge since it requires adjusting to the disruption in the ordinary school year routine. Still, co-parenting makes planning and implementing a successful summer particularly difficult. Even if the relationship between the parents is cordial, the compressed 10+ weeks of summer involve multiple things like managing schedules, travel, and …
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When family strife is out of control, children often get caught in the middle, which can be highly traumatic. Ensuring the safety and well-being of children should always be a priority, but sometimes, the parents can’t provide this without help. For families navigating through separation or divorce, maintaining a healthy relationship between the child and …
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Whether it’s a divorce or a dispute between unmarried parents, child support is one of the most critical ways that Maryland Family Courts have the power to ensure children get the care they need. It is one of those terms that gets used a lot, but not everyone understands the basics of child support. Some …
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Parents in Maryland are financially responsible for their children until they reach the reach the age of majority, which is 18 or if they are 18 and still in high school, until graduation. Both parents are expected to contribute to  their children’s health, education, and maintenance.  These responsibilities exist whether the parents are married to …
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When it comes to family law in Maryland, few issues are more sensitive and potentially controversial than child custody. Loving, caring for, and supporting children is rewarding, demanding and highly personal, so when parents disagree, it’s a recipe for a major battle. The Circuit Courts in Maryland and the District of Columbia as well as …
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