If we have joint custody does my 15 yr have the right to refuse to come on her designated days?

In addition to Mr. Nesson's answer please note that MD Law allows a 16 year old to file a petition in her own behalf to change a custody order. ...

How to go about step-parent adoption in Maryland? Does bio dad have to give up his rights? Is name change w/o adoption possible?

Step parent adoptions are not easy to do and you do need some help from an attorney. If bio-Dad consents to the adoption then the process will go...

On 4/30 I just ended a 4 year and 10 month relationship. He will not answer me to get the rest of my personal property along wi

I agree that you could file a Detinue and Replevin action in District Court but that will only work if she agrees that the property is non-marital....

Can 2 people agree to terminate child support in Maryland?

No. Parents do not have the ability to waive child support because the money belongs to the child. Therefore that portion of the agreement us not...

My lawyer said it takes longer to get a divorce by default .If she is not cooperating but not contesting the divorce what can

I agree -- listen to your lawyer. The timing of getting a divorce based on default versus the usual course depends on the court, the facts of the...

Divorce -- Newlywed but cheated right after the marriage. Hoss is a doctor. He was cheating on me with a nurse in same hospital

You should meet with an attorney in your area to get more information. You should know up front that duration of your marriage will be a factor,...

Can i move 2 hours away in same state to safer area for my daughter

What you describe sounds like your husband assaulted you and your mother and possibly your daughter. You have every right to protect yourself and...

Yes, if the children are reporting these things they MAY be in danger. You can contact CPS or DSS and those agencies will initiate an...

In Md is there anything legally I can file to have my ex ordered to help our daughter out while she is attending college? I hope

I agree with Mr. Mummert. However IF there is a child support order and he has not made all payments them you can file a Petition for Contempt to...

How long it's going to take if I filed for ma children

You should discuss this matter with an immigration attorney. It is unclear if you are requesting custody of your children from a US court.