Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

I am divorcing after 2yrs of marriage, we have 1 child (toddler). Our marriage was long distance (1000 mi). Our child has always resided with me since birth. My husband always visited us in our state 1x a month. Our child has never been alone with my husband more than 45 minutes in their life and is extremely attached to me. I want a strong relationship between them, but think it would be a bit much for her to visit his state for long periods of time at this point since she has never been there before, not use to being without me (I stay home). He is upset over the possibility of child support and now wants her to come to him or for me to pay to meet him half way for an exchange (500 miles) which isn't even possible since I am at home with her right now and that's an extreme distance (we are staying with my parents). He feels since he will have to pay for child support he should no longer bear the financial responsibility to come see her even though that has been the case for our entire marriage.

Would it be a reasonable request the courts to continue visitation in our home state now that we are divorcing until she is a little older if he and I are unable to come to an agreement on the issue?


Asked on 3/19/13, 10:11 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

Yes, particularly in light of your child's age. The court's main concern is going to be for her welfare, and a big part of that is to inject as little disruption and confusion into her life. He is obviously located where he is for professional reasons and as the visiting parent he can bear the cost of the visits. When your daughter gets a little older, you can consider allowing her to go visit him, and who bears the cost of that can be reflected in your respective incomes at the time.

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Answered on 3/19/13, 10:19 am


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