How can I stop someone from threatening to kill me and my 17 year old son?

If at any time you feel you are in danger, you always have the right to dial 911; you can call the police and/or visit the local police department...

My ex wife submitted a request to show cause, can a judge deny the request?

When someone files petition for contempt the court will issue what is called a Show Cause Order outlining the specific number of days the alleged...

Must I continue paying child support amount in notarized agreement or arrears if I have less income?

If your child support, or any other term for that matter, is part of a legal agreement, you have a contract with the other party. The terms of...

Should I shred mediation documents?

Mediation is strictly confidential and neither the mediator nor the mediator's notes and files should be subpoenaed. That said, my current...

Settle conference in a divorce?

I agree with my online colleagues. If you reach no agreement/settlement, then the case proceeds in the normal course through the court system. ...

It means that the two events or activities that are taking place "contemporaneously" are taking place at the same time.

What if I sign a waiver of bond and find out later that the representative did not list all assets?

If they were separated and have no agreement or court order waiving and/or assigning assets between them or waiving rights to claims against each...

When receiving a modification of child support notice am I able to counter with a modification of child access/visitation?

You must file an answer to his petition to modify child support. Based on what you have said, you can also file a motion to modify custody if you...

How are Maryland Child Support guidelines calculated when all my income is commission based?

Commissions and bonuses can be considered when calculating child support but the court really needs to see a period of time under those earning...

Arrears added in to monthly Child support, is he still in contempt?

There area a couple of reasons the arrears would continue to grow. One is if there was a lapse in time between the earnings withholding order...