Mount Airy, MD asked in Child Custody for Maryland

Q: My neighbor is 14. While in her mothers care, the mother OD’d / she saved her. Custody -50-50. Does she need to go?

The mother also just recently got a do you DUI and DWI. The daughter is traumatized and does not want to go, she wants to be legally with her father all the time. Can you help us tell us what to do

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Marie-Yves Nadine Jean-Baptiste
Marie-Yves Nadine Jean-Baptiste
Answered
  • Towson, MD
  • Licensed in Maryland

A: You can have dad file an emergency petition for custody. However, doing so requires additional documents such as a motion to shorten time. I do not suggest you or dad undertake this without the assistance of counsel. You should also contact your local Department of Social Services and file a report as soon as possible to advise them of the situation while you have the custody battle going on. Good luck!

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