WEBSITES
The People’s Law Library of Maryland: A free, comprehensive legal resource created by the Maryland Judiciary that explains Maryland law in plain language and offers guidance on common legal issues.
Family Law: Information on custody, child support, divorce, protective orders, and other family-related legal matters in Maryland.
Wills/Estates/Probate: Guidance on estate planning, including how to prepare wills, powers of attorney, advance directives, and probate procedures.
Domestic Violence: Resources on protective orders, safety planning, and legal protections available to victims of abuse in Maryland.
Divorce Mediation: An overview of mediation as an alternative to litigation, explaining how it can resolve custody, support, and property disputes.
Family Mediation: Information on resolving parenting and family disputes outside of court with the help of a neutral mediator.
Parent Coordination: Details on the court-approved role of a parent coordinator who helps reduce conflict and implement parenting agreements.
Attorneys for Children in Custody Cases: Explains how courts appoint attorneys to represent children in custody matters and the different roles those attorneys may play.
Limited Scope Representation: Information on hiring an attorney for specific tasks, such as drafting, negotiation, or court appearances, rather than full representation.
AFCC Family Resources: The Association of Family and Conciliation Courts provides resources for parents, children, and professionals on reducing conflict and supporting families through transitions.
Maryland State Online Co-Parenting Classes: Court-approved online classes designed to educate parents about the impact of separation and divorce on children and how to co-parent more effectively.
Sesame Workshops: Offers age-appropriate tools, videos, and guides to help children understand and cope with family transitions, conflict, and other life challenges.
National Association for Single & Divorced Families: A membership-based organization providing education, community, and support for single parents and families navigating separation and divorce.
Support Insured: A specialized insurance solution that guarantees payment of court-ordered support obligations if the paying party becomes disabled, deceased, or involuntarily unemployed. Unlike voluntary non-payment, these life events can make it impossible (not unwilling) for someone to meet their obligations. Support Insured provides a financial safety net for families, ensuring stability and continuity of support even during unforeseen hardships.
BOOKS
The Emotional Divorce: How Your Divorce Can Be a Path to Self-Discovery and a Happier Life by Susan Mundahl
The Parent’s Guide to Birdnesting: A Child-Centered Solution to Co-Parenting During Separation and Divorce by Ann Buscho
Dr. Gina’s Guide to a Kid-Friendly Divorce by Gina Santoro
The Co-Parenting Handbook: Raising Well-Adjusted and Resilient Kids from Little Ones to Young Adults through Divorce or Separation by Karen Bonnell
Strategies and Tips from a Divorce Coach: A Roadmap to Move Forward by Jennifer Warren Medwin MS
Divorce Poison New and Updated Edition: How to Protect Your Family from Bad-mouthing and Brainwashing by Dr. Richard A Warshak
Stop Fighting Over The Kids: Resolving Day-to-Day Custody Conflict in Divorce Situations (Mike Mastracci's Divorce Without Dishonor) by Mike Mastracci
The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown
The New Rules of Divorce by Jacqueline Newman
Something Gained by Deb Purdy
Lighter by Yung Pueblo
Mom’s House, Dad’s House by Isolina Ricci, Ph. D.
When Mom & Dad Separate by Marge Heegaard
Cory Helps Kids Cope with Divorce: Playful Therapeutic Activities for Young Children by Liana Lowenstein
APPS
Our Family Wizard: A comprehensive co-parenting platform that organizes parenting schedules, tracks shared expenses, and keeps communication structured and conflict-free.
AppClose: An all-in-one family management app with interactive calendars and tools to keep parents, children, and caregivers coordinated and informed.
Onward: A user-friendly tool that helps co-parents manage and resolve financial matters with clarity, transparency, and reduced conflict.
CustodyXChange: Specialized software designed to create, customize, and manage custody schedules, making parenting plans more efficient and easier to follow.
SupportPay: A secure, cloud-based platform for managing child support, caregiving expenses, and household tasks—accessible anytime, anywhere.
coParenter: An app built to reduce conflict by improving communication and collaboration between co-parents, while keeping children’s needs at the center.