Maryland Child Custody Lawyer

Child custody disputes can affect a parent's relationship with a child for years to come. An experienced Maryland child custody lawyer can help identify the issues that matter under Maryland law, develop the evidence necessary to present your case effectively, and protect your interests throughout contested custody proceedings.

Maryland Child Custody & Visitation

Jason Ostendorf has approximately 20 years of litigation experience and represents parents in contested child custody, visitation, and modification proceedings. Maryland courts consider numerous factors when determining what arrangement serves the best interests of a child, making careful preparation and presentation of the evidence particularly important.

Our firm handles disputes involving physical and legal custody, parenting time and visitation, modification of existing custody orders, relocation issues, and other contested family law matters.

Trial Experience With an Appellate Perspective

Child custody cases sometimes continue beyond the trial court. Because our firm handles both family law litigation and appeals, we approach contested custody cases with an understanding of how the record developed at trial may later be reviewed by an appellate court.

That perspective is particularly important when a case involves disputed factual findings, evidentiary rulings, preservation of legal issues, or questions concerning whether the trial court properly exercised its discretion. If a custody ruling requires appellate review, learn more about our Maryland appellate representation.

Divorce & Family Law Appeals

Child custody issues frequently arise together with divorce, alimony, marital property, and other family law disputes. Our experience in both trial and appellate litigation allows us to represent clients through contested family law proceedings and, when necessary, evaluate whether an adverse ruling presents grounds for appeal. Learn more about our Maryland divorce appeals practice.

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If you need representation in a Maryland child custody or visitation matter, use our online scheduling system to secure our earliest available consultation.