Am I legally married in the US if I was married in Belize to a Belizian citizen, but we have resided in the US the entire marri?

You should consult with an attorney in Louisiana, but generally, US courts will apply the doctrine of comity, which means that a marriage entered...

The scheduling hearing is a quick hearing (about 5-10 minutes long) before a family magistrate. There will be several cases waiting to be called...

Am I able to get more child support from my ex partner?

You may want to consider getting a court order establishing your custody of your daughter and within the same case, also pursuing child support....

Is there any recourse for custodial parents, where there are large child support arrears due?

It is not clear whether the original child support order is in NY or MD but you could go through the respective state's office of child support...

Can child support be modified?

Child support can be modified if there is a material change in circumstances, which includes an increase or decrease in either parent's incomes as...

I work with the U.S. govt living abroad, married with one child, and own a house in MD. How do we write a Will? Please advise.

You should consult with an attorney in either Maryland or the place that you consider your permanent residence, assuming there is one. An attorney...

Is the fact that my children don't have any health insurance affect my custody battle?

First, regarding your upcoming hearing, it would probably be best for you to go with counsel. If you cannot afford counsel, I suggest reaching out...

Maryland does not require a parent to pay child support for a child over the age of 18, unless that child continues to be enrolled in high school. ...

Can a consent order signed for sole-custody to the mother be altered by the non-custodial claim?

Simply because a parent (custodial or not) makes a threat to "take" custody from you, he would be required to file a Motion to Modify custody in...

Yes, you can certainly file for divorce yourself by filing a Complaint for divorce and there are resources available online and in the courthouse...