Dedicated Family Law Representation
Child custody can be a critical and sometimes contentious issue when parents are no longer together. You want to do what is best for your child, but you may have disagreements about an appropriate custodial arrangement and child access schedule or about certain aspects of his or her upbringing such as religion, education, health care or residence. At McNamee Hosea, our Greenbelt and Annapolis, Maryland child custody lawyer understands your concerns. We will work closely with you to help establish custody and visitation arrangement agreements that serve your interests and the best interests of your children.
Types of Custody
Generally, there are two types of child custody:
- Legal custody: This grants a parent the right to make decisions which affect the child's health, welfare, education, and religious training.
- Physical custody: This concerns where the child will reside.
If parents cannot reach an agreement, the court will make a decision based on the best interests of the child. The court considers many factors in fashioning an appropriate custodial and visitation agreement, including the fitness of the parents, the character and reputation of the parents, material opportunities affecting the future life of the child, and more. Our Greenbelt and Annapolis child custody lawyers can review your situation and attempt to develop an appropriate custody plan. If this is not possible, we will diligently represent your interests in a court of law.
Visitation and Modification
In addition to handling custody matters, our family law attorney can also help you with related family law issues involving visitation rights, custody modifications and relocation matters. We understand that separation can be an emotionally trying time for you and your family. You can rest assured that we will handle your case with understanding and we will dedicate ourselves to working toward a solution that helps serve both you and your children.
Call for an Appointment With a Maryland Family Law Lawyer
If you are going through a divorce, separation, or child access dispute and have concerns about who will care for your children, we can help. Contact our Maryland child custody and visitation attorney online or call 301-441-2420 to schedule a meeting with an experienced lawyer. We will work with you to define what your goals are and what the best way is to achieve them.
