What can I do to prepare for a trial in circut court for a repeat domestic violence offense

I concur with my colleagues. The first thing that you should do is to STOP placing any specific information about the circumstances of what...

If Maryland doesn't have a "legal separation" how do I prove we have been separated for a year?

"Legal Separation" is a term of art in Maryland, and it refers to a limited divorce. In essence, it is a court ordered separation. If you have...

Can I establish cruelty based on mental and physical abuse incurred by alcoholic spouse using only therapist as evidence?

I concur with both colleagues. Your therapist is only relevant for purposes of corroborating your statements regarding the effect of her behavior...

Do i have the right to deny my sons father contact with my son for his emotional well being?

You are at a fork in the road: You can either be proactive and file for custody yourself, or reactive and wait until the father forces your hand by...

As indicated by my colleagues, any fee charged by a lawyer must be fair and reasonable. What is reasonable and fair varies based on the lawyer's...

Is there any law, regulation or statute that will ensure a spouse's marital privileges apart from an actual divorce in Maryland?

If I understand your question correctly, you do not want to file for divorce, but you want your husband to assist you in providing for your...