Child Custody and Child Support Lawyers in Maryland
Family law issues involving children should be handled in a way that keeps the interests of the children in mind. Whether you have family law disputes that are involved with a divorce or not, our attorneys and staff at the law office of Frame & Frame, LLC, can help. For over 50 years, we have provided advice and guidance to clients in the area of family law. Our firm protects your rights while working to obtain a solution that is in your interests, and the interests of your children.
If you have questions or concerns about child custody or child support issues,contact an attorney at our firm by calling our Pasadena office at 410-777-8230 or our Stevensville office at 410-643-2202.
Child Custody
There are different types of custody that may be awarded. The courts tend to award joint decision-making custody (legal or joint custody) to both parents, but physical custody is still awarded to the parent that has been the primary caregiver. Our firm can explain the various types of custody and which will likely work best for your specific situation.
Visitation
Visitation is the schedule used to allocate time to the parents. If one parent has custodial custody, the other parent will receive a specific schedule of when the child will spend time with them. In most situations it is beneficial for the child to spend time with both parents, and a practicable visitation schedule needs to be agreed to during the divorce. Realistic schedules, taking into account all of the families' variables, will allow both parents to have time with their children, while minimizing potential conflict and tension.
Child Support
The amount of child support awarded in a specific case is set by state guidelines. These statutes take into consideration a variety of factors, including income of both parents and the number of children. These factors, as numbers, are then entered into a formula that calculates the amount of child support that is to be paid.
We also handle cases where modification or enforcement of child custody, visitation or child support orders is made necessary by changes in circumstances.
Contact an attorney at either our Pasadena or Stevensville office to schedule your initial half-hour consultation. During your consultation, a member of our legal team can review your situation and determine the best way in which to pursue a resolution to the case.
