I have custody of the kids and my son hates going to his dads. when he turns 16 next month can he stop going to visit his dad?

Before your son stops going to see his Dad, it would be best if you filed a Petition to Modify Visitation. In this petition you would cite your...

What do we do and what is going to happen to us?

If the "charges" you mention are criminal charges filed by the police, then each spouse can exercise his or her marital privilege NOT to testify...

Can I withdraw my divorce petition without respondent's consent?

Check the local Rules on this but generally speaking you can withdraw your petition if the other side has not filed a counter-petition. If they...

Moving out: Would it be of a disadvantage?I would like to move out(with my 15yr & 11yr old kids),from our 15year marriage.

Many people mistakenly believe that whoever leaves the house "abandons" the marriage and therefore that will look bad in court. However,...

Visitation cases, like custody cases, are determined on the best interests of the child. It is always in a child's best interests to see both of...

Mr. Havens' answer is a good one and it really is dependent on which Court you are pursuing your case. If you are in the Circuit Court for...

I need a lawyer to consult with about getting a divorce in Fort Meade, MD.

This sounds like a duplicate posting and you can get more detailed answers on this website (www.avvo.com). Have you considered authorizing your...

What should I do?

You should consult an attorney if you want to get a separation or divorce from your husband. Until and unless you are physically separated from...

How can I stop my wife from taking my children out of the U.S. without my consent?

You have a few options but you have to act fast and YOU SHOULD CONSULT WITH AN ATTORNEY. You can go to the Dept. of State website and file...

Can a child custody case (in MD) begin wtih a complaint for custody before a case is filed with the courts?

The Petition for Custody is filed with the Court so that starts the "court case." Your friend may have sent over a proposed Settlement Agreement...