How Do Military Orders Affect Moving With Your Child in Glen Burnie?

Military orders alone rarely let a parent move a child away from Maryland. Unless the parent with PCS orders is the primary caretaker, a move is unlikely, because the child's best interests and the status quo control. Todd Mohink, who argued Braun v. Headley, sits down with Brooke Steele to walk Glen Burnie parents through the case, how custody type affects a move, notice, and how an Annapolis judge decides. Questions answered in this episode: What was Braun v. Headley about? How did Braun v. Headley change Maryland relocation cases? Can you move out of state with your kids after a custody order? How do military PCS orders affect a custody case? What happens if a parent moves with the kids without notice? Which state decides custody when a parent moves away? Topics covered: Braun v. Headley, the 1999 published opinion, the 14th Amendment right to travel, mandatory authority, petitions for certiorari, the best interests of the child, the statutory best-interest factors, the Anne Arundel County Circuit Court in Annapolis, joint and sole custody, the status quo, the parental kidnapping act, motions to modify custody, Fort Meade, the NSA, PCS and TDY orders, material change in circumstances, and the UCCJEA home-state rule. Todd Mohink on the right to travel: "An adult can make a decision to move wherever they want, but it does not authorize an adult to take a child, especially in a situation where there's already a court order granting the other parent visitation." Todd Mohink on military orders: "Unless they are the primary parent, moving is unlikely." Todd Mohink on moving without notice: "By doing that, you pretty much guarantee yourself that that child will not remain with you in the new location." Todd K. Mohink has spent 30 years in Maryland courtrooms and argued Braun v. Headley. Free consultation: marylandlawhelp.com Phone: 410-766-0113 Office: Glen Burnie, MD Recorded: August 2026 #MarylandChildRelocation #BraunVHeadley #MilitaryCustody #GlenBurnieFamilyLaw #AnneArundelCountyCustody #UCCJEA Recorded August 2026. This episode is general information, not legal advice. Laws change frequently and vary by state, so the discussion here may no longer be current at the time you view or listen to it and may not apply in your jurisdiction. Viewing or listening does not create an attorney-client relationship. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney in your state. Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome back to Maryland Law Explained with Todd Mohink 00:04:07 What Was Braun v. Headley Actually About? 00:06:18 How Did Braun v. Headley Change Relocation Cases in Maryland? 00:09:19 What Does the Best Interest of the Child Mean to an Annapolis Judge? 00:11:45 Does Joint or Sole Custody Change Whether a Parent Can Move? 00:14:39 Can You Move Out of State With Your Kids After a Custody Order? 00:17:15 How Do Military PCS Orders Affect Custody Near Fort Meade? 00:19:51 What Happens If a Parent Moves With the Kids Without Notice? 00:21:24 When Does Moving Count as a Change in Circumstances in a Maryland Custody Case? 00:23:59 How Does an Anne Arundel County Judge Decide Whether to Allow a Move? 00:25:50 Which State Decides Custody When a Parent Moves Away? 00:27:23 Todd Mohink's Advice for a Glen Burnie Parent Considering a Move