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Child Custody Webinar

An attorney from the Maryland Courts Help Center will provide information about child custody laws in Maryland.

We will cover:

• Who can file for child custody in Maryland? What court forms should I use?
• Are there alternatives to going to trial?
• What is the difference between legal and physical custody?
• What are the best interest factors? How will a judge consider them? What evidence can I use to prove the best interest factors?
• How do visitation schedules impact child support determinations?
• What are the fees and costs?
• How do I serve the court papers?
• What happens after I file?
• What if I need to change my custody order or disagree with the court order?
• When do I need a lawyer?