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12417 Ocean Gateway, Suite 11, Ocean City, MD 21842
129 W Patrick St., Suite 3, Frederick, MD 21701
5100 Buckeystown Pike, Ste 250, Frederick, MD 21704
30 Courthouse Square, Suite 302, Rockville, MD 20850
21 North Hanson St., Suite 110, Easton, MD 21601
10211 Wincopin Circle, Suite 620, Columbia, MD 21044
600 Jefferson Plaza, Ste 308, Rockville, MD 20852
622 West Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701
600 Jefferson Plaza, Suite 304, Rockville, MD 20852
3475 Leonardtown Road, Suite 200, Waldorf, MD 20601
10211 Wincopin Cir, Suite 620, Columbia, MD 21044
11350 McCormick Rd., Suite 905, Executive Plaza III, Hunt Valley, MD 21031
7310 Ritchie Hwy., Suite 1001, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Body Copy – Child abuse comprises a range of harmful and damaging actions against minors. These include physical and sexual abuse, mental harm, and neglect. States treat child abuse allegations seriously. Cases can result in termination of parental rights and/or incarceration. Child abuse laws, aspects of mandatory and permissive reporting laws, and how states work with social services vary.
A domestic partnership is a legally recognized form of a committed relationship. Not all states recognize domestic partnerships within a legal context. To receive some of the benefits married couples enjoy, some couples may choose to legally formalize their relationship. They may file for a domestic partnership or a civil union. A domestic partnership provides the two parties with some of the legal benefits of marriage. Just as recognition of domestic partnerships varies by state, so too do the benefits.
A guardianship is a legal relationship established by the courts to allow someone (a guardian) to make decisions on behalf of another (a ward). They do so because the ward is unable to make important decisions for themselves, either because they are underage or because they are not physically or cognitively competent. The type of guardianship a judge will order depends on the kinds of decisions a guardian needs to make on behalf of the ward. A guardian will need to be legally appointed to their role, usually by a probate court judge.
Paternity is the legal establishment of the identity of a child's father, often using DNA testing, which may be a factor in cases involving child support, custody, adoption, and inheritance. Establishing paternity can help a mother enforce child support orders or, in some cases, reunite estranged fathers with their children. Because paternity is not determined solely by a birth certificate or a blood test, a father who is not married to their child's mother needs to acknowledge their paternity voluntarily. Otherwise, the father may lose their rights to someone else who makes the effort to become the child's presumed father.
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Some family law issues can be handled without an attorney, including simple court filings like name changes. However, when there are important issues at stake, it may be best to find an experienced lawyer for legal advice. A divorce may involve dividing up a lot of money, property, and assets. Lack of legal representation may expose you to losing out on what you deserve after a separation.
The most important issue for many separating couples is visitation and child custody issues. If there are disputes in child custody, a family lawyer can help make sure your child will be safe and properly provided for. This includes granting custody with the custodial parent, working out a visitation schedule that is in the best interests of your child, and getting the financial support necessary to care for your child.
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