Child custody is never an easy issue to figure out, even in the most amicable of divorce settings. Oftentimes, both parties feel strongly about where the children should be and how they should be raised. Added to the natural instinct of a parent to do right by their child is the stress, from emotional to financial to physical of a divorce. No matter how you slice it, child custody is always thorny between you and your soon to be former spouse. That’s they you need an experienced Fulton, Maryland child custody attorney.
How can our firm help you with your child custody case?
Our firm’s Fulton, Maryland child custody attorney, Eleanor Hunt, is able work zealously to represent you and your interests before courts throughout the state of Maryland. Eleanor has been helping Fulton, Maryland residents for many years with a focus on child custody during divorce proceedings in the area. Her representation is second to none and she works with clients so they understand every part of their case by explaining the law to them and how she can work to make their position as strong as possible. Additionally, Eleanor is available to and can meet with her clients as many times as necessary to help explain the process, reinforce the clients’ position and talk legal strategy.
What is child custody in Maryland?
A child custody case in Maryland often first occurs as a result of a divorce case in the state of Maryland. During the process of divorce, among other things, both parents must do what they determine to be best regarding the custody of the child. Sometimes, this is executed fairly easily through both parties’ consent and only needing the pro forma involvement of a child custody attorney in Fulton, Maryland. However, other times, there is no agreement between the parties and there must be a court intervention.
What if I am not the parent of the child and wish to gain some or all custodial rights?
Your Fulton, Maryland child custody attorney can in a Maryland third-party emergency custody hearing before a Maryland court and a judge qualified to make determinations regarding the type of hearing. Sometimes, neither parent is considered fit and a third party such as a grandparent, aunt, uncle, or other close relative must intervene to take the child out of a toxic home environment. This type of hearing is typically not calendared as a regular hearing given that time is of the essence for an emergency hearing and thus, even if you prevail, the order is temporary.
What happens if I win the third-party emergency custody hearing? Does that mean I gain full custody?
No. Given that the order is temporary in nature, your Fulton, Maryland child custody attorney will have to file for full custody to ensure that the third party who was awarded custody at the third-party emergency custody hearing is legally recognized as the custodian. Working with your Fulton, Maryland child custody attorney, you can help prepare a case, gather evidence, and work to put your argument in the strongest possible position.
What should I do if I need a Fulton, Maryland child custody attorney?
You should contact our law firm, Lewicky, O’Connor, Hunt & Meiser today to help ensure that you get representation you can count on for your Fulton, Maryland child custody case. Our experienced Fulton, Maryland child custody attorney Eleanor Hunt is ready and waiting to assist you. Along with Ms. Hunt, our team of legal professionals is here to help you present the best case possible to a Maryland judge. Contact us today at (410) 489-1996 to schedule an appointment now.
