Can I get custody back of my daughter? I miss her so much and I feel as though she is going through hell without me.

I am unclear as to whether when you went back to court it was the final hearing or whether it was an interim hearing and the final hearing is still...

If the father has sole legal and physical custody of the child and he goes to jail what can the mother do?

It sounds as if you have done exactly what should be done. I would suggest that you speak with an attorney as soon as possible. The fact that the...

Ex-husband refusing to pay monetary award - what's my next step?

Your next step depends upon the procedural posture of your case. If the monetary award was reduced to a judgment, then you can collect the...

What age can a child choose to live with the other parent in the state of md

The law in the state of Maryland permits a child at age 16 to file a petition to change physical custody. This does not mean that at that age the...

An affidavit is always required. Further, simply placing the summons and complaint in the mail is not going to equate to effective service. ...

Can a Judge order me to attend mediation without counsel.

The court often orders mediation with the parties only in an effort to open a dialogue between the parties. This is permissible. However, any...

I am pro se in a contempt for non visitation hearing. Can I question my 9 yo if he is on the stand?

Are you planning on questioning the kids in court? I think that you should think long and hard before you decide to put your 9 year old son on the...

Adopting an older child of a friend

You would be well advised to retain an attorney who is versed in these types of matters. You do not mention the father. Is he in agreement?

What is judge willing to hear and act on in a settlement conference

I understand that you wrote that you cannot afford a lawyer at this time; however, a lawyer can be of great assistance to you. These types of...

Under what circumstances the State of Maryland grant sole legal custody of a child?

As a matter of law, the opinion of the custody evaluator does not determine what the court will order if the matter goes to trial. However,...