What law applies?

There are very many issues packed in here. 1. Child support versus frequency of visits. If the father is wanting to pay less in support...

Suing DSS for money damages for removing a child will likely not succeed. They are part of the government and are generally immune from liability,...

Is there a way to have a legal custody agreement before a couple actually breaks up?

This is a very wise decision. I would STRONGLY recommend that you and your spouse talk it out, put your plans on paper, and then have the...

HI, I am 17 years old and live with my mother. is there a way I can choose to live with my grandma instead. for ex full custody

You can petition on your own to have custody changed at age 16. I would STRONGLY recommend that you retain an attorney from the Maryland Volunteer...

I live in Maryland and my grandson lives with his parents in pa.

This is a tough road to hoe. In MD, grandparents can petition for visitation, but not over the objection of both parents unless they are shown...

The judge in a custody trial was removed from the seat due to behaviors, drunk driving,etc.Could his ruling be contested?

Judges are given substantial deference in their rulings, but if the ruling appears to have ignored the facts. Of course, a judge should not be...

How do I obtain financial information on the defendant in a auto injury case

Check your own insurance information or call your agent. Your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, if it is greater than the defendant's...

I have a PI Lawsuit pending. If I file a Chap 7 bankruptcy, and the debt is discharged, can money from the suit go to creditors?

The medical debt should be included in the bankruptcy and those debts should be discharged. The amounts you recover for their bills can also be...

I have been separated from my wife who lives out of state with my son two years.

Lots going on here, but my main concern is whether the other state has jurisdiction over the claim since your son has lived there for so long. ...