My children are in C.i.n.i. , and are in foster care in Montgomery county md. I was thinking of moving to Washington d.c. .

CINA not CINI, and what they do and when all depends on many things not just where you live and if you are in compliance with what they want. What...

What are the chances that I am going to be criminally charged?

Its more common to call the police to charge you on the spot, but just because they didn't do it that way doesn't mean they won't do it the other...

A question regarding self-defense.

You have several options about protecting yourself from him. File a protective order, or call the police or go to the commissioner and file...

Is my District of Columbia legal separation recognized in the state of Maryland that does not have legal separation?

To be separated in Maryland, there is nothing to file and no document from DC or otherwise makes any difference. When you actually started living...

Custody

A- you can't force him to take his visitation, its a right not an obligation, and B- get proof of your actual child care costs when you work and...

My daughters' 'father' signed over his rights twice(with a notary present), now he wants visitation. Is this possible?

We would need to review what he signed, but generally the answer is the only way he can terminate his rights is not just by signing a paper but...

It depends on the wording of both the original order and this new one. And both need to be reviewed to give you an accurate answer. But...

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My husband left me over a year ago. He is still on my Health Ins. (MD) thru work. Can I take him off before the final divorce

There is no requirement to keep him on, but any choice like this should be made as part of an overall plan for your divorce, assets, etc. You...

Can I contest to be remove from the central registry ? if so what is the process and do i need a family law attorney?

Assuming whatever happened with the child was fifteen years ago, you have no options now if you didn't appeal previously, but if you are off on the...

I have a meeting with Social Services as a follow up for allegations of neglect, How do I answer questions?

You have to be very very careful how you respond to their questions. Having an attorney who has dealt with these situations before and who can...