Aaron Bates, chairman of the Maryland affiliate of the National Parents Organization, says joint physical custody with equal parenting time is in the best interest of a child but acknowledges getting the General Assembly to change state law has been difficult. ‘It seems to be a hard subject for legislators,’ he says. (Courtesy of Aaron Bates)

Shared parenting still elusive (access required)

Equal-time advocates renew efforts to change Maryland law but uphill battle remains

Legislation designed to add a presumption to custody disputes that joint physical custody with equal parenting time is in the best interest of the child has been introduced in various forms over the years but has never gained much traction in the General Assembly. But shared parenting proponents are once again advocating for change and hope ...

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