Questions answered by Peter George Byrnes Jr

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I've been awarded sole physical and legal custody of my minor child, what rights does the other parent have left?

Peter's answer | Answered on March 23, 2018

It sounds like you are 100% reasonable. He is still the father, and has rights to visitation, etc. And while I agree that supervised...

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Can I have my child support terminated beings that I get my son every other week from Sunday to Sunday?

Peter's answer | Answered on March 23, 2018

Perfect 50/50 visitation will absolitely affect the way that child support is calculated. But it is also a function of your incomes. I would...

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Can I get a pro bono divorce lawyer?

Peter's answer | Answered on March 22, 2018

I agree with both counsel. The Legal Aid Bureau should be able to help. Likewise, the Circuit Court in Rockville should have many pro bono...

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Was my father's behavior acceptable? Can this be considered abuse? If he had hit me would that have been acceptable or legal?

Peter's answer | Answered on March 22, 2018

I don't think that rises to abuse at this stage, based solely on your fact pattern. Parents have the absolute right to discipline their children...

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Can I signed my parental rights over as. A father? I have never seem the child since birth

Peter's answer | Answered on March 22, 2018

Attorney Rouse is absolutely correct. Maryland law very strongly favors legitimacy. Meaning that unless someone wants to adopt him, you remain...

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My daughter in kindergarten has missed 21 days of school and been tardy 30 times due to the other parent. Do I have options?

Peter's answer | Answered on March 20, 2018

I'll start by saying that at least you caught it in Kindergarten. Still, this is awful. And this kind of behavior speaks to the mother's...

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What is/when does the statute of limitations start to run for a minor who is bitten by a dog?

Peter's answer | Answered on March 19, 2018

You are very good at research. One little twist, though. Suit must be filed no later than the DAY BEFORE she turns 21. A cute little twist that...

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Can I file for alimony after the divorce?

Peter's answer | Answered on March 19, 2018

You can't do that, but more to the point, child support generally can't be used as a bargaining chip. Child support can always be modified, and so...

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Can an uncontested divorce be contested ?

Peter's answer | Answered on March 19, 2018

It depends upon the issue you need to contest. Did the other person misrepresent their income and child support needs changing? Did they hide...

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I'm suing my ex for child support can I also make him pay for their medical insurance?

Peter's answer | Answered on March 19, 2018

Yes you can! And it is important that you raise that issue. If a parent has health insurance through employment or is otherwise able to take care...

Peter George Byrnes Jr's Answers (889)

I've been awarded sole physical and legal custody of my minor child, what rights does the other parent have left?

Can I have my child support terminated beings that I get my son every other week from Sunday to Sunday?

Can I get a pro bono divorce lawyer?

Was my father's behavior acceptable? Can this be considered abuse? If he had hit me would that have been acceptable or legal?

Can I signed my parental rights over as. A father? I have never seem the child since birth

My daughter in kindergarten has missed 21 days of school and been tardy 30 times due to the other parent. Do I have options?

What is/when does the statute of limitations start to run for a minor who is bitten by a dog?

Can I file for alimony after the divorce?

Can an uncontested divorce be contested ?

I'm suing my ex for child support can I also make him pay for their medical insurance?