In Maryland, you can call yourself whatever name you like, and it is perfectly legal. However, if you use a name other than the one on your...

Yes, one spouse can be ordered to pay the other's attorney's fees. The other AVVO attorneys who answered have explained how that works. I would...

If you are having an uncontested divorce with attorneys for both spouses in Maryland, how are they paid?

You are overthinking this. Lawyers represent clients, and the conflict only arises if the same lawyer represents both clients. The source of the...

Can a ex-boyfriend obtain joint custody of a child if the mother has moved out of state?

If you and the child have lived outside the state of Maryland for 6 months or more, the Maryland court will most likely not take jurisdiction. The...

Who can i talk too pertaining to a warrant that is out for my arrest but i never committed the crime?

You will have to talk to the judge about it when you get to court, but you should get a lawyer to defend you. It is a little weird that the...

Can I get temporary custody?

You should retain an experienced custody attorney ASAP and you should not turn your child over to the father. You should immediately file for an...

In addition to following Mr. Cohen's suggestion, you can also go to http://casesearch.courts.state.md.us/casesearch//inquiry-index.jsp and type in...

Can a parent refuse to allow her 15 year old son to be testified though he is the eye witness to a burglary in their home?

The state's attorney must have you personally served with a subpoena to bring your son to the court. If that happens, you will have to appear...

I had my first DUI in Howard County last year? and now a 2nd one

You are in serious jeopardy. You need to retain an attorney who has experience with second offenses. If you had an alcohol evaluation after your...

Can the MD courts modify a custody order that is no longer valid?

It depends on what the modification order says. Sometimes, a modification order will say the original order is modified as to one provision only...