Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

Exceptional Circumstances

Can you tell me what constitutes exceptional circumstances in third party custody cases? I was sole caretaker to the exclusion of either parent from birth to present; totally supported child; am psychological parent: encouraged relationship with natural parents; had knowledge and consent of both parents to care for child; custody evaluation and best interest attorney said child should remain in my care


Asked on 7/14/08, 12:24 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Bill Wood Law Office of William C. Wood, LLC

Re: Exceptional Circumstances

There is no definitive list of exceptional circumstances. Each case is determined on its own merits. Given the factual background you present, it would appear that you have a very strong argument for exceptional circumstances and best interest of the child.

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Answered on 7/14/08, 2:27 pm


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