Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

If my child father is filling for joint legal physical custody and visitation and I no longer live in the state of VA will the case go on?


Asked on 12/14/11, 4:51 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

If you've been in MD at least 6 months, and the child has been with you, you can probably get the case heard in MD. While a court is likely to grant joint legal custody, it is doubtful that it would grant joint physical custody given the distance between your residences, even if you're in Prince George's County. Perhaps he's just seeking visitation.

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Answered on 12/15/11, 7:27 am


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