Considering modifying our custody agreement because work relocation is a possibility next year. Want to get ahead of it before anything's final. Do you need a lawyer for modification or can you do it yourself? Also what's realistic timeline? Any Maryland dads have experience with this?
Maryland has pretty specific rules about what constitutes a "material change in circumstances" for modification. Get a consult with a family law attorney before you do anything, even just asking might not be as expensive as you think.
You'll probably want a lawyer for Maryland custody modification. It's not super complicated but the process has specific timing and filing requirements that are easy to mess up. Could cost you more down the road if it's not done right.
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Trying to do it yourself is risky when custody is involved. A lawyer is gonna be cheaper than fixing something you messed up. Hit up your state bar for referrals to someone who does modifications—they're pretty routine.