Father granted sole legal/physical custody (MD) in 2014. Trying to get on birth certificate. Told I need a paternity decree too?

My colleague is correct. It appears that you need a court order directing that you be added to the birth certificate. Since you were already...

Can she kick me out - Early stages of separation.

Your question is one which can potentially involve any couple contemplating separation. Maryland law permits the removal of a cohabitant in the...

When should I file to establish a visitation schedule?

The Court acts in the best interests of the child. Since your child is unborn, it is not possible for you to determine what is in his/her best...

Psychologists as witness

The value of witness testimony depends upon the information provided by the witness, as well as the credibility of the witness. The therapist may...

I was found in contempt for not forcing my 16 year old daughter to go visit her mother in France. I can't pay the award.

If you were already held in contempt, the payment of the $2,000.00 may be your purge provision. A purge provision is set in some contempt cases...

I lost my part time job, which was used to calculate support. Is this considered a material change in circumstance?

Regarding custody and access, if the changed circumstances since the entry of the last court order have materially adversely affected your child,...

I agree with my colleagues regarding your need to hire a lawyer immediately. That being said, if you believe that your child is in immediate...

Am I entitled to alimony? If so, what steps do I take?

Under the new law, you can get divorced very quickly as long as any and all issues have been resolved between you and your husband. This does not...

Sister being threatened by ex husband during custody

If the father and his girlfriend are in fact "stalking" and harassing" your sister, she would be eligible for a protective order (against the...

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Child Support Modification

According to Maryland law, the child support guidelines computation is presumptively correct. While the Court has the authority to deviate...