When a relationship ends, your children’s well-being is the top priority. Custody has two main components:
• Physical Custody: Where the children live and who manages their day-to-day care
• Legal Custody: Who makes major decisions about education, healthcare, and upbringing
Maryland courts aim to preserve strong relationships with both parents. Arrangements like joint legal custody, visitation schedules, and shared parenting plans are often encouraged—either through agreement or by court order.