I signed papers giving my soon-to-be ex husband, custody of our son. Do I still need to appear for the hearing?

Warning bells always go off when I hear that someone sent off papers and did not retain copies of all the documents. The reason for retaining...

Is it a federal offense to keep mail from the addressee if they are under age (18)?

The real question implied here is how can you get your mail and other communications to your children on the west coast. I don't know if you plan...

Charged w/ASSAULT-SEC DEGREE by sons father. He is now manipulating me to getting back w/him to drop charges. Possible outcomes?

It sounds like you have a troublesome situation to deal with. You already know the answer to your question. You should trust your own good...

What is my next step?

You state that you have a court order which orders the son's father not to allow any females to stay overnight at his home, and you add that the...

What can I do after finding out my husband is married in his country?

I agree with the other comment that trying to harm your husband by means of trying to cause him or his other family problems with their immigration...

My ex wife is claiming I owe her child support going back to the late 80's and early 90's.

If your ex wife takes you back to court be sure to raise as a defense the Statute of Limitations that apply to your payments. If this is the first...

Do I need a lawyer even though my husband swears he is going to stop the divorce case? I got my court papers Friday.

In Maryland you must file a written response by pleading or motion within 60 days after you have been served with the Summons and Complaint for...

Who can claim my son on their taxes? My husband or myself?

The parent who has the child with him or her more than half the time (or if the time share is equal, the parents can agree in writing who will...

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Does a pregnant mother have to tell the father that she is pregnant with his child?

In addition to the points made by the other attorney here, how will the state of Maryland or the county authorities view the mother if she receives...

In a debtor's exam the creditors conceivably could find out about the prepaid debit cards and then do a levy. But then you will know in advance...