What exactly does sole physical and legal custody mean in Maryland and what are visitation rights?

In Maryland, sole physical custody means that one parent has exclusive physical care and control of the child, while sole legal custody grants that parent the authority to make important decisions regarding the child's welfare, education, and health. This arrangement means that the other parent may have limited involvement in these decisions. Visitation rights refer to the non-custodial parent’s legal entitlement to spend time with the child, which can be structured in various ways, including scheduled visits or more flexible arrangements, depending on the best interests of the child.