Is the Judgment for child support or alimony? If so, you can open an account with the County Office of Child Support Enforcement (sometimes...

I need child support but he pays for another child in Another state. How do I go about getting cs in my jurisdiction?

File a Motion for Child Support immediately. In fact, do it before January 1st. Your ex will then owe back child support for the support of your...

A non-family member picked up my 13 year old child without my permission and refuses to return her.

Since your child is under the age of 16, then .... MD Family Law Art. 9-304 prohibits a relative who knows that another (YOU) is the lawful...

How serious does the Court take Motions for Contempt of a parents Legal Custody rights?

First, I agree that you muts file an Answer to your ex-wfie's Motion as soon as possible. As to your question, the Court has contempt powers to...

The answers provided here are very thoughtful and informative. Still, the most important thing besides skill and reputation is "fit." Usually the...

How can I end marriage with a man, we live in different states. Never made the marriage more than a friendship

Do NOT attempt to get an annulment. Courts do not like annulments and they are rarely granted. In fact, there is almost no benefit to getting an...

Who is responsible for pick up and drop of of the minor child for visitation?

In visitation situations the default is that whichever parent is getting the child should pick him up. As it sends a mesage to the child that the...

My husband plans to divorce me. I prev used marijuana for a diagnosed medical condition. I have since then been treated can

Absolutely not; your husband cannot use this as grounds to divorce you. This will not affect your alimony award by itself unless you are spending...

Can I get a divorce based on adultery if I stayed married for 3 years after I found out, and have slept with him only twice?

Both attorneys below offer great advice. I respond because I want to add that depending on the facts of your case, the Court may grant you a...

Can my sons mother have my parental rights terminated.

Make sure you have copies of all orders in place. If a Custody and Visitation Order does not exist that limits your access to your child, then...