Neal J Meiselman's Answers (310)

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Can we get married in MD?

Neal's answer | Answered on May 28, 2016

The other answers are correct. I do not believe that a divorce document will need to be produced to obtain a marriage license. BUT... I am...

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What are my options when I filed a default judgment and the attorney for my husband filed later than the time alloted

Neal's answer | Answered on May 28, 2016

Under Maryland rules, even if you had obtained a default judgment for your spouse's late-filed answer, the spouse would have 30 days in which to...

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How can I get custody of my grandchild? Special needs. Parents can't provide housing/transportation and meet her needs.

Neal's answer | Answered on May 23, 2016

If your daughter would agree, maybe rather than fighting with her about custody, you could -- with her consent -- become the guardian of the child....

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How can I file for full custody of my son and in what jurisdiction (state) would I file in?

Neal's answer | Answered on May 23, 2016

Under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) the child's home state would now be Maryland, assuming the child has...

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I am wondering is it ok to file for full or 50/50 custody before the child support hearing?

Neal's answer | Answered on May 23, 2016

First, it is okay to file for full or 50/50 custody now. Indeed, now is the time to do so. Yesterday would have been even better. Second, you...

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Under what circumstances can a psychiatric eval be requested as part of a custody battle and does this constitute negligence?

Neal's answer | Answered on May 23, 2016

First, you do not indicate whether you have an attorney. If not, please do right for yourself and your nephew -- get an attorney! Your...

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Can I be flexible one time basis and give non custodian parents more time with children this summer?

Neal's answer | Answered on May 23, 2016

First, congratulations on not taking the father's "bait." You don't have to debate with him or anyone what the court ordered. That's done. ...

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Would this be considered coercion, is this document considered legal, and how should it be handled?

Neal's answer | Answered on May 23, 2016

You need a lawyer ... yesterday! You should consult with an attorney skilled in elder law and/or estates and wills. If you can show that, at the...

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Should I file for contempt or will I be able to explain everything in the Modification hearing. I plan to get an attorney soon.

Neal's answer | Answered on May 05, 2016

You already filed for modification of custody, visitation and child support. Whether to add a contempt claim or not is a question of strategy you...

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Does the status of the house we own together change before property settlement and how long can I wait to deal with the property

Neal's answer | Answered on April 19, 2016

The only way to get a quick "mutual consent" divorce is if you have no minor children (probably not an issue) AND you have a signed separation and...

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