Maryland Child Custody AttorneySeparation and the ensuing child custody debate are emotionally and physically overwhelming for you and for your children. The decisions made now will affect your family for years to come. The manner in which the decisions are made will also affect your children. It is important to always keep your children as the focus and keep their interests at the forefront of any discussions. At The Law Office of Marie Palmquist, LLC, we recognize how challenging custody disputes can be for everyone involved. We work with you to resolve issues amicably, when possible, so that little emotional strain is added to an already stressful situation. However, if an agreement is unattainable, attorney Marie Palmquist has the experience and trial skills to represent your interests in Family Court. Contact our Waldorf, Maryland, law office to schedule an appointment with a child custody and family lawyer. Determining Child Custody in MarylandWhen you are confronted with making such important decisions, you should feel as if your lawyer is on your team. Family law attorney Marie Palmquist works closely with you to understand your situation and goals. Ms. Palmquist helps you understand Maryland divorce and child custody laws and guides you in making the right decisions for the right reasons. In Michigan, child custody determinations focus on the best interests of the children — which in some cases involves sole custody, but in most cases involves some form of joint custody. There are two important aspects of child custody: Legal Custody and Physical Custody. - Legal Custody: Legal custody involves the responsibility and authority to make major and long-term decisions affecting the child. These decisions could involve important issues such as schooling, religion, health care, and other important issues. Absent abuse or neglect, it is usually in the best interests of the children for parents to share joint legal custody.
- Physical Custody: Physical custody involves the child's primary residence. Even when parents share joint physical custody, the parent with primary physical custody will receive child support payments from the other parent. A visitation or parenting schedule may be agreed upon for ample visitation for the non-primary custodial parent. The parent with primary physical custody will also have the responsibility and authority to make day-to-day decisions affecting the child.
Experience, Knowledge, and ServiceEnsure that your parental rights are preserved. If you are facing child custody issues in Waldorf or throughout Maryland, contact our Maryland law firm and schedule an appointment with attorney Marie Palmquist. The Law Office of Marie Palmquist, LLC
603 Post Office Road, Suite 308
Waldorf, MD 20602
Phone: (301) 843-7157
Fax: (301) 843-5510
e-mail The Law Office of Marie Palmquist, LLC, represent clients throughout Maryland including Charles County, St. Mary's County, Calvert County, and Prince George's County as well as the cities of Waldorf, La Plata, Leonardtown, Prince Fredrick, Upper Marlboro, Clinton, Indian Head, Lexington Park, Mechanicsville, and St. Charles.
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