Condonation generally is proven by living and cohabiting with the spouse after learning that the wrongdoing was committed. It often is used as a defense to a divorce. One side can request that the court determine that the other side is in contempt and punish him or her. If you are asking the court to grant a divorce, you must bring to the hearing a witness who can corroborate your grounds for divorce. Generally, the parent the child does not live with will be allowed to have regular visits with the child.
Parents can make any custodial arrangement that is in the best interest of their children.
See Annotated Code of Maryland, Family Law Article, Section 7-102. A master's decision is reviewed by a judge before becoming final. The material in this section of The Maryland Family Law Center is copyrighted by Richard S. Granat who has generously made this material available for use by the People's Law Library on a royalty-free basis.