Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

You would need to file a complaint for custody in the circuit court where you, the father, or the child resides. In order to prevail, you would need to show that the biological father is unfit and/or that exceptional circumstances exist. An example would be that the child has spent a significant amount of time with you. Assuming you can show either of those conditions, then the court would decide the custody matter using the best interest of the child standard, which involves a number of factors. Please feel free to call or email with additional questions.