Maryland Child Custody and Visitation Lawyer
In Maryland and Washington, D.C., family law courts decide child custody and visitation arrangements based on numerous criteria developed to identify the best interests of minor children. Parents in the process of divorcing can work to persuade the courts to move in one direction or another, in an effort to create arrangements parents feel will be best suitable for their family.
At the law firm of the Law Office of William C. Wood, LLC, we work with parents to fight for their child custody and visitation goals at the time of divorce, and to modify their child custody and visitation arrangements as needed after divorce.
Are you concerned about pending child custody and visitation court decisions? Do you wish to modify your existing child custody or visitation arrangements? Call the family law firm of the Law Office of William C. Wood, LLC, at (410) 465-6971.
When determining a child's best interests, courts looks at a range of factors, including:
- The status quo. Is the current situation working, and is it an option to continue it, i.e., can the child stay in the same house, remain in proximity to his or her extended family, and remain in the same school?
- Continuity and current parenting. Where does the child now spend Christmas or other holidays? Who currently picks him or her up from soccer? Who pays for medical care and food? How can the child's current routine be continued with as little disruption as possible?
- Regarding modifications, parents should have the child's welfare in mind when possible. If you are moving away, is it just to put distance between you and your former spouse, or is it for a valuable job opportunity, to return your child to an area he or she is familiar with, or to be near family?
Attorney William Wood can work with you to meet court criteria and maximize your chances of achieving your full child custody, visitation and modification goals.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding child custody, visitation, parenting time or modifications, contact us. We accept credit cards, charge affordable and competitive rates, and are conveniently located in Historic Ellicott City near free parking and area circuit and district courts. To contact us, call (410) 465-6971.
