How can I get another Court hearing in Maryland for an absolute divorce case?

That never should have happened and could likely have been handled very easily if you had legal counsel. The order of dismissal can be vacated and...

I have been married for 6 years. My husband lives in MD and I live in NJ and we travel back and forth. what are my rights.

Assuming that MD and not NJ is the proper forum for your divorce, and further that division of retirement benefits is the primary issue in need of...

I've been in an abusive marriage for over 22 years and I am disabled (since 97). What are my rights for divorce and support, etc

You have the right to make a variety of claims under domestic violence, divorce and perhaps criminal laws. You should retain a lawyer immediately.

What date used to determine the pension value in a contested divorce?

Date of the entry of judgment of divorce, unless otherwise agreed. Black letter law

Can husband spend his retirement early so I don't have any to get after divorce?

The short answer is "yes", you do have a claim to your marital share of retirement benefits along with any other assets acquired during the...

Missed a deadline to amend a pleading , from a counter-complaint for limited divorce to absolute divorce, what i could do ?

Court rules provide for the extension of such deadlines for good cause shown, so assure that you state a reason in your motion. Depending on the...

My husband paid for my expenses for five months during our separation before I found employment; will I need to pay him back?

The short answer is "no". Moneys spent for living expenses and other legitimate purposes during a separation and prior to division are essentially...

Can I change my lawyer at this point? What happens if the defendant does not answer her door? Can I start a business now?

We work for you, not the other way around, but sounds like some odd things are going on procedurally. A second opinion may be helpful.

Will the court grant a divorce if it was started under false allegations of desertion ?

Allegations are merely allegations, not proof. If there is an agreement and the case is uncontested, any fault grounds are indeed irrelevant and...

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I concur with my colleagues in that it appears that both an Amended Answer and a Counterclaim may be necessary. If the adultery is the only reason...