Wife had TRO issued against me. What should I bring to hearing to defend?

In Maryland, your wife will need to prove by clear and convincing evidence that you assaulted her or threatened her with serious imminent bodily...

Infedility merit sole custody of a child through a divorce

Probably not. What matters most in custody determinations is the "best interests of the child." You can argue that infidelity reflects poorly...

If an agreement has been reached on the amount and duration of alimony can the judge change it to something different?

If the Agreement is signed by both spouses and both spouses had the opportunity to review the terms with a lawyer before they signed, then it is...

Will I get to keep my personal assets obtained prior to our marriage? Will the assets acquired since be split 50-50?

Without commenting on the law in the Community Property states, generally speaking all property acquired before the marriage is non-marital...

Some states, like Maryland, have expressly answered this question in the State law or Code. In Maryland, when a child is sixteen (16) he can...

Can I move out of state with my child if the father has visitation rights and pays child support

Most states view this situation from the perspective of the child and not the parent. As such, any court determination will focus on the "best...