Court ordered X amount of money to be paid a month until full "arrears" is paid in full, now taxes are being intercepted?

The child support enforcement agency has the right to request interception of income tax refunds if an arrearage exists in excess of $150.00. You...

What can i do, What rights do I have, What paperwork can I file, and do I need an attorney to do so?

It's unclear if you are seeking visitation with just your 5 year old, or all three of your children. You have rights to custody or visitation with...

How can you win a kinship care case when the child has been abused in the home? What info do we need to be ready for court?

You need to speak with an attorney who specializes in CINA matters. You should also speak with an attorney regarding actions you can take to...

Which state has juris diction; VA, MD or NJ? What is the correct place to file for emancipation?

I agree with Mr. Koslow; however, the age and circumstances of emancipation vary by state and may not require proactive action. You should speak...

He didn't show up to the child support admin hearing, how long is the process now?

The answers to your questions are: it depends. The child support agency will have to prepare the petition on your behalf for child support, file it...

So can I leave at 17 in the state of Maryland if I'm in a well setting home and going to school

I agree with the other comment regarding emancipation. You also have the ability, if you are the subject of a custody order, to request a...

Do I have a legal obligation to disclose my finances in a mediation session?

You do not have to provide documentation through the mediation process; however, it is meant to be an open discussion to reach a resolution. If a...

How to write a letter to court on this matter

I concur with Mr. Mullinazzi's position. Most likely the Court will see that both the request and your answer were filed on the same day and will...

Hired a lawyer for family/ custody case, just told of inquiries of 40+ questions that was filed in April and trial is in 3 days

Without knowing the logistics of your case - I concur with the other counsel's advice; however, I would also want to look into whether or not the...

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Changing custody jurisdiction

Your question involves issues regarding jurisdiction. It is not clear how long the children/you have resided in MD. It appears that you may have a...