What are our chances of legal custody of our nieces and nephews?

If you suspect child abuse or neglect you should call Child Protective Services or Dept. of Social Services. If there is an immediate danger you...

Custody modification

You will be required to prove that since the date of the Order there has been a material change in circumstances that affects the best interests of...

Can I claim my newly arrived wife and her daughter on my taxes? We also have another child together which is my biological child

You should consult with your accountant or a tax lawyer. I don't see a basis for claiming your wife as a dependent PRIOR to getting married and...

No. The reason for this is because your action is a divorce action. Since you are not married to the paramour, you cannot name him/her as a...

Disability income factored into Alimony amount?

Definitely. Income from any source is factored into the determination of whether or not alimony is appropriate, how much and for how long. Of...

No it is not defamation of character if you make statements that you believe are true about someone. You need to file IMMEDIATELY for divorce...

How does one file for uncontested divorce while overseas?

You can file in Maryland if either one of you lives in Maryland or the other side works in Maryland. It seems that it would be easiest if you...

What comes with being a third party to serve papers to a friend's exwife?

In order for the other side to be properly served the "service" must be done by a third party (not Plaintiff or Defendant), by Sheriff's Deputy, or...

What is the likelihood of the court ordering hisband to pay back my lawyer fees.

The Court may order that your husband pay some (or all) of your attorney's fees in a divorce case if you can show that you cannot pay for the fees,...

Can a custodial parent take our child out of the area for a weekend without notifying the non custodial parent?

Generally the custodial parent may travel with the child provided that the travel does not interfere with the other parent's time with the child. ...