Retroactive child support

Absent exceptional circumstances, retroactive decreases in child support are prohibited. An exception exsist if a party successfully obtains an...

College Expenses?

Generally, parties will define exactly what expenses qualify as "college expenses" within the Property Settlement Agreement or otherwise set forth...

Generally, a party files a Motion at least 24 days before the next Motion Day, the party served with that Motion must file his/her response and any...

What are my options?

Generally, an engagement ring is considered a "conditional gift." The condition is fulfilled upon the entry into marriage. Therefore, if an...

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As part of a DV agreement I am not allowed to contact any of my wife's FRIENDS. Without specifying names. Does this hold water?

The word "friends" is very general (non-specific) and therefore a Judge may elect not to enforce it, as opposed to language that specifically...

Looking to find an answer of what happens next after the judge grants Request Non-Mil. Aff./Order of Default in MD.

If you are referring to divorce litigation, after you secure a Default, generally the court will schedule a Default Hearing Date. In accordance...

Can I get back child support from my child's mother's lawsuit money?

Generally, child support cannot be retroactively modified. Therefore, your child's mother should not be able to get the back child support...

Does the primary parent have the right to move within the state but over an hour away without the non-custodial parent consent?

Generally, absent language within your Judgment of Divorce to the contrary, the parent of primary residence is free to relocate within the State of...

My x and I signed out divorce decree in February we both had attorneys and he has now violated the order..

It would be unlikely that your ex-husband would be successful in obtaining a modification of your custody / parenting time plan just 6 months after...

How is money, awarded in a divorce, enforced.

There are several steps that can be taken, i.e. his wages can be garnished. If you are aware of any accounts (bank accounts / securities) such...