Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

It is unusual to have a custody order without some provision for visitation. In the absence of a schedule, some order may award "reasonable and liberal visitation" or state that visitation is at the discretion of the custodial parent. In the absence of such language, there would be no visitation rights for the father to enforce, unless he filed to modify the order. However, what is really at issue is what is in your son's best interest. In general, children benefit greatly by having a meaningful, consistent relationship with both parents. If the father is fit to have visitation and does not pose a threat to the child's safety, you may want to consider allowing visitation for the sake of the child.