My ex want's to change my daughter's name to her new married name

There is no way that you can stop her from filing a petition with the court requesting the name change. That said, she will have to serve a copy...

How to protest a continuation in pendente lite case?

You may certainly file a response to his motion objecting to the postponement. Whether his request will be granted depends on which county you are...

Getting started on a divorce is fairly simple. There is a self-help clinic on Wednesday afternoon at the courthouse, but they may not be open on...

Stay at home wifes rights to money

There are many variables in determining your rights. Children: If you have custody of children from the marriage, you have the right to receive...

Family law -contempt of vistation

Service by Certified Mail - Return Receipt Required - Restricted Delivery is difficult to do well. The letter must be sent Certified Mail, you...

Maryland District Court appeal & vacate judgment

Did your father appear for the trial or did the other side get a default judgment? If he did not appear for a trial, then a Motion to Vacate...

Maryland laws on alimony/spousal support

Alimony is probably the most difficult issue to predict in Maryland. There are statutory factors for the court to consider in determining whether...

Maryland child support laws, how is child support calculated

Child support in Maryland is for most people a mathematical problem. It is based upon the gross income of the parents, number of children, cost of...

Can an uncontested divorce still take place if both have been separated for 4 years without a notarized doc of separation in NY

It appears from your question that you are the Husband and living in Maryland. In Maryland you can receive a divorce based upon two years of...