Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

I have joint legal and physical custody (50% of time) of my two kids with my ex-wife. I live in MD. I need to leave for my home country for an emergency for few months. My ex-wife will take care of kids on my days. Since we both had almost the same income during our divorce we share 50% of kid�s expenses .I will not have time to go to court and amend the existing agreement and would not prefer to do so as I think this my need to go to my home county is for FY 2013 only. I have told my ex-wife that I will continue to pay kids expenses as I have. How can I make sure that my ex-wife does not take advantage of this and go to court in absence or put me in trouble for not taking care of kids? I don�t want to lose the joint custody of my kids on a long term basis.


Asked on 3/03/13, 8:09 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

You need to enter into a temporary modification of custody agreement which clarifies your situation, and which she agrees will not be a basis for seeking a court modification. An experienced family law attorney can help you prepare such an agreement, but first make sure your ex is willing to sign it.

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Answered on 3/04/13, 6:12 am


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