There are instances in a divorce in Maryland where custody and visitation access to minor children are core issues to be addressed by the court. There are circumstances where a parent has become involved with addictive behavior whether that is alcohol or drugs. The court has addressed these issues in the matter of Cohen v Cohan which recognizes of course the court's authority to curtail access provided it is established by the evidence that it is in the children's best interest. Ultimately the court will exercise its authority to supervise, suspend or require abstinence from the use of drugs and alcohol provided there is a high probability of substance abuse.
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How to Divorce in Maryland Jurisdiction Issues
Maryland has a residency requirement that must be met before any party can file a complaint for a limited and or an absolute divorce in Maryland. If the grounds for divorce occurred outside the state of Maryland then at least one of the parties must have resided in Maryland for at least one year prior to filing the complaint for absolute divorce. You can refer to family law article section 7 – 101 (A) for information on this jurisdictional issue. The word residence as used in this family law article is equated with the word domicile.
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