Custody

Any parent will tell you that their kids are the most important things in their life.  The attorneys at the Law Office of Alan L. Winik, LLC understand that the children are at the heart of the matter whether it is a divorce case or a custody case. Often, at the start of litigation, many parents just want to know what their rights are regarding custody.

Just like many areas of law, there is a lot of incorrect or confusing custody information online. Often we are asked “is there a maternal presumption in Maryland?” or “what will the child support be?” or "do grandparents have rights?” The answers to these questions are complicated. The law regarding custody in Maryland is a deliberately vague standard because your child's needs are not necessarily the needs of any other child, and each case will be viewed independently.

Alan has years of experience handling custody cases, whether with only one child, multiple children, children of tender years, or children in their teenage years where they have expressed a desired preference. Both of our lawyers approach these cases with the needs of the child as the main focus of the case, and they are always in your corner.

Not only does Alan represent parents, he serves as a Best Interest Attorney for minor children. A BIA is a role that can only be appointed by Order of the Circuit Court, which speaks to his ability and reputation in the Courthouse and in the community.

If you want to know more about your rights, contact us immediately.