How do you find out who has legal custody of a child?

A good place to start may be checking out case search on the Maryland Judiciary website to see if anything has been recently filed. However, this...

Can I get pension from ex if he went against original divorce decree?

Typically if you were not awarded share of your ex-spouse's pension or retirement account at the time of divorce you cannot request to receive a...

Refinancing home to buy husband out. How can I protect myself from him getting half of martial property later

If you have not done so already I would recommend attempting to enter into a Marital Settlement Agreement with your spouse that resolves all...

Do I need to file relocation papers if I have sole legal and physical?

If your custody contains a provision regarding relocation out of state then you should follow the terms of the order. If you do have to request...

What is a change in circumstances regarding custody and the best interest of the child?

Whether or not there has been a material change in circumstances warranting a change in custody is up to the judge to determine. There is no one...

Dismiss divorce question and strike out

If you are both represented then you should consult with your attorney on how to dismiss the case and have your attorneys' appearances stricken. ...

One or both parents could file for a modification of custody asking to change the current child access schedule. The filing party would still have...

Can we ask the custodial parent to show expenses regarding amount paid towards child support payments ?

In general the parent receiving child support does not have to make an accounting of what the child support is being spent on. As Mr. Koslow stated...

Best Interest Attorney verses Child Advocate Attorney. Challenging the Standing PArental Plan

As Mr. Mallon stated there are many factors to consider when deciding whether or not to petition the court for counsel for a minor child. Two big...

Is there any way of finding a lawyer pro bono for family law?

Some times the local bar association of the county where your case is filed can be of assistance to clients looking for pro bono or reduced fee...