Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

I have joint legal/physical custody over my daughter with her mother.When/if I get married, what right would my wife have as it pertains to my daughter?


Asked on 3/04/16, 7:10 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

Your wife would not directly acquire any rights over your daughter. However, as a practical matter, when you are exercising your custody rights, she would derive from you the ability to exercise authority as a step-parent in the context of controlling her behavior and enforcing whatever rules you impose.

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Answered on 3/05/16, 5:59 am


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