How can I get a divorce if my wife doesn't agree?

You will need to separate by moving out of your home. To file for a absolute (final) divorce, you will have a one year waiting period. If you and...

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?

You need to seek the consultation with an experience adoption attorney. First, you need to collect all documents necessary to get the adoption,...

Do the beneficiaries of an irrevocable trust have the right to have representation that is paid through the trust?

The trust would answer this question. Most likely, I doubt the settlor (I.e. creator) did not require the trustee to pay this expense. If you are...

If I just want a trial separation from my husband of 24 years at this time, should I still seek a lawyer?

I agree with Mr. Mahood. Consultation with an attorney can help answer a questions, answer questions about what is right and wrong conduct during...

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

Unless there is a contract between you and ex stating that college expenses would be paid for or that child support continues if the child attends...

Do I have to give up jewelry that my dad gave me years ago to my children because it states in his will now that he is dead.

No. Your father, if alive, could not have made you give it back. As such, he cannot make you give it back now.

In Maryland, my wife and I are separated, she is dating someone and we not yet divorced. How does this affect custody/alimony?

For adultery to have an impact on custody, the boyfriend needs to be risk of danger to the children. If the objection is just that its too soon...

How does adultery affect a divorce if we are already separated?

Your wife's adultery is one of the considerations on whether to award alimony. However, it is not the only factor and not a determinative...

What can a man who was separated from his wife since 10/2011 do to not be responsible for her new child with someone else?

All children born during the marriage is presumed to be a child of the marriage. A new statute in early part of 2000s allows for a married man to...

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My wife has filed a divorce case against me, but the document says "Is there an allegation of physical abuse against the party"?

The first part is "Is there an allegation of physical abuse against the party"? That is a question on the Domestic Case Information Report. That...