The following is a list of resources available in the Law Library. It is not exhaustive and is intended only to provide background information for library patrons. It should not be regarded as legal advice.

ASSISTANCE

Anne Arundel County Circuit Court Family Court Help Center  - in-person services

8:30 am - 4:30 pm, M-F (closed 1:00 pm -2:00 pm)

Maryland Court Help Center

phone (410-260-1392) and online chat services (https://www.mdcourts.gov/helpcenter/mchc)

8:30 am - 8:00 pm, M -F    

FORMS

These forms are available at https://mdcourts.gov/family/formsindex#domesticrelations 

General Instructions   

CC-DCM-001 Civil - Domestic Case Information Report (Required).

CC-DR-007 - Petition/Motion to Modify Custody/Visitation. 

If also requesting a change in child support:

CC-DR-030 Financial Statement (Short Version).

CC-DR-034 Guidelines Worksheet (A). Use this form if one parent has sole or primary physical custody.**

CC-DR-035 Guidelines Worksheet (B). Use this form if both parents have joint or shared physical custody.**

** Please note that it may be easier to use an online child support calculator:

SasiCalc in the law library or the DHR Online Child Support Calculator @ http://www.dhr.state.md.us/CSOCGuide/App/disclaimer.do 

When filing financial information, please see:  Restricted Information Form 

Answer and Counter Complaint

Answer

Motion to Enforce Custody form is available at the Family Court Help Center - to be used instead of contempt per FCHC 10/17/2022.

Parenting Plan

Sample Parenting Plan

Joint Statement of the Parties Concerning Decision-Making Authority and Parenting Time  

MARYLAND CODE, RULES & REGULATIONS:

(Also available in library in section 3B.)

     Md. Code, Family Law, Title 9, Child Custody and Visitation 

     Maryland Rules of Procedure: Title 9, Chapter 200 Divorce, Annulment, Alimony, Child Support and Child Custody

ONLINE RESOURCES:

People's Law Library of Maryland

• Child Custody in Maryland includes https://www.peoples-law.org/child-custody-maryland#modification 
• Custody and visitation are the legal terms for court decisions about how the child will spend his/her time between parents (or others).
• Visitation/Supervised Visitation Visitation is the part of the court order that defines when, how and where the non-custodial parent may have contact with the child.
• Standby Guardianship  A standby guardian is a person appointed by a parent (or parents) of a child to take care of the child in the event that the parent is mentally or physically incapable of doing so, or subject to an adverse immigration action.
• Visitation and Custody Rights for Non-Parents  Grandparent visitation rights are codified in the Maryland Code, Family Law Article, Section 9-102.
• Guardianship of a Minor  Guardianship is a sub-set of custody. Often, a third party just needs to obtain guardianship for health and/or educational purposes. This is less intrusive than custody.
• Attorneys for Children in custody cases  In a child custody case, or a contested child support case, the judge may choose to appoint a lawyer for the child. The judge may also choose to interview the child personally. A child who is at least 16 years old may also choose to ask for a custody change directly.
• The Maryland Custody & Divorce Client Workbook

• Special Immigrant Juvenile Status   Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) is a form of immigration relief available to undocumented children living in the U.S. who have been abandoned, abused, or neglected by at least one parent and meet several other eligibility requirements.

Mdcourts.gov 

• Video: Child Custody – A 4-Part Series    

LIBRARY RESOURCES:

• Fader's / Maryland Family Law. Callahan, Cynthia and Ries, Thomas C. (Lexis Nexis, 2021 )Vol. 1 Ch 5.1-5.16 (RES KFM 1294.F33) 
• Maryland Divorce and Separation Law, 10th Edition. Thomas, Daniel F. (MSBA 2023) Ch. 5, I-XIV (KFM 1300 .M37 2023 RES)
• Maryland Domestic Relations Forms: with Practice Commentary. Turnbull, Ann McKenrick. (LexisNexis)  Ch. 3.1-3.6, 3.12, 3.16-24. (KFM 1294.A65 T8 RES c.1) 

http://aacpll.pbworks.com/w/page/127262120/Custody%20and%20Visitation%20Modification%20Packet 

OR go to the Family Law Resources in sidebar under Self Help @ aacpll.pbworks.com