Does the grounds of divorce impact the financial decisions in MD?

Cruelty is a very difficult ground to prove in a divorce case, and yes - it could factor into the division of marital property/financial decisions....

At what point do the financials work in a divorce ?

You would ask for a monetary award. There may be more to what you are requesting since your fact pattern is very detailed. You should make sure...

How do I modify my divorce complaint to include other grounds and the money that he owes me?

You can refile the form and indicate that it's amended and add the items you wish to add. You would still need to serve your husband again with...

In Howard County MD-----How can I legally challenge a judge order?

A custody order is never exactly "final." If there has been a change in circumstances, you can request a modification. If the order was recently...

Is it true that a marriage that was never consumated within a year is automatically null?

The short answer: no. There may be varying situations depending on whether or not fraud occurred regarding the ability to have children, or...

Can ex husband modify support order ?

Your ex-husband may be entitled to a modification if there has been a material change in circumstance. He may have preemptively filed if child...

Can my son's mother refuse to return the child to me if he has been living with me for 10 months?

You may be entitled to an emergency custody hearing based on whether or not she is going to permit continued attendance at school. You can also...

Tax filing status implications for retaining Non-Marital property status of an inherited asset.

You may have already blurred the lines by making this an income property. Even though you are separated, your marriage still exists and there are...

Why is this and what do I need to do?

Maryland still acknowledges that a child born of the marriage, is the child of the husband and wife. If your husband at the time did not sign the...

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Can the parent work hours (if extended) prevent them from getting joint custody?

This depends largely on the details of your situation and what court orders are in place. You should contact an attorney to discuss your options.