What types of documentation does a custodial parent needs to bring to a child support hearing?

Check the notice from the Court. Many include a specific list of documents that you are required to provide to the Court. Documents that may be...

Are the assets and debt marital until the date of divorce in the state of MD?

To be very clear, anything earned, saved or acquired during your marriage is a marital asset unless excluded by statute (inheritance, some gifts...

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He is refusing to bring kids back tomorrow. If I do not cave and kids miss school, what are my consequences?

Sounds like your lawyer is preparing to file. It is common to write a letter of warning hoping that the other party might shape up and setting the...

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Unmarried, currently no custody agreement at all, and want to move out of state. Should I go to court for custody or not?

The uniform child custody jurisdiction act defines the child's home state at the state in which he or she has lived for the past six months. There...

I am 18 years old and have a 7 month old child in MD. I want to have full custody, but do not know how to go about doing this.

I understand that you are scared of the unknown. You should make arrangements to speak with an attorney practicing in your jurisdiction in order...

Challenging child support in a joint physical custody situation; is this possible in MD?

You may have a good case to argue that the other parent is voluntarily impoverished. This will turn on a close examination of the specific facts...

She is taking me back to court for more child support.

You should consider consulting with a family law attorney so you can figure out a proper amount/approach of child support if your obligation is due...

Cross claim for custody

I presume that this case involves a young child, and that paternity would need to be established, based on the facts as stated. You should be able...

If you have been served with Interrogatories you must file a response (Answers to Interrogatories) within 30 days, unless you received them at the...

Can I claim preschool tuition as dependent care expenses?

If you are referring to requesting a credit for those expenses in the calculation of the Child Support Guidelines in accordance with MD Family Law...