Each county handles scheduling conferences slightly differently. If you are in Baltimore County Circuit Court, at the scheduling conference, a...

Can I refuse to sign an agreement that I was forced into by my lawyer?

Time is of the essence in this situation. If the court also issued an Order you have a very short window of time to ask the court to set aside the...

Which agreement is legally binding?

Your best course of action is have an attorney review all of the documents and discuss detailed facts of your situation in order to determine the...

Can my friend be transferred from a regular hospital to a psychiatric hospital against her will and kept there for how long?

Your friend should absolutely seek the advice of an attorney if anyone is threatening to have her involuntarily committed. There is a legal process...

When is a child old enough to file his own custody modification?

In Maryland the law does allow children who are 16, and subject to a custody order or decree to petition the court for modification of that order....

If the MSA is not clear on terms such as drop off or pick up, or if circumstances have changed, then your best option is to try to work out a...

What’s my next step?

You can also check the online system to find out when she filed, if she has an attorney, and the general cause of action. Type "Maryland Judiciary...

Alimony

You should seek the advice of an attorney who specializes in Trusts and Estates. You will need to open an estate if this has not been done as your...

I have primary physical custody what rights do I have when other parent moves out of state?

You should file for contempt for his failure to bring the your back to you on time. You can also file for a modification to change the terms of...

You can always go to the clerk's office at the court where the paternity case was filed. The clerk will allow you to examine the file at their...