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First of all, you should know that Maryland judges really do try to be gender neutral. So if you are clearly the better parent, then you should...

Child custody I am 13 and I want to live with my mom my father said he will never let us live with her because she lives far awy

Your mother can file for modification of custody if a "material change in circumstances" has occurred after the last court order on custody. When...

Dad is threatening not to give child back after his visitation is over. Is there anything I can do?

If the father is doing things which are bad for the child, then perhaps you should file for modification of custody. This can get complicated, so...

Do you have to be "legally" separated for a year in Maryland before divorce?

It appears someone is misinforming you. After you have been separated for more than one year you can file for Absolute Divorce. If you both have...

What is the next step in the divorce process after a order of default is granted?

Either file a motion to set the case for a court hearing where you will provide testimony and evidence in support of your Complaint, or call the...

How do I get divorced from someone who lives in a different country?

First, a diligent effort must be put forth to find him, possibly even with a private investigator. If this fails to locate him, then you must file...

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I want to visit my husband in jail - I have a restraining order against him and pending assault charges.

If he defies and violates the protective order by meeting with you at jail he will only harm his legal rights further. The only way to avoid...

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Can I take a doctor to court for malpractice if they said that they took a pregnancy test but really didn't three weeks ago

Can you prove the doctor lied to you about having administered a pregnancy test? Knowing something is not the same thing as proving something in...

My soon to be Ex husband filed a peace order obo our children against my current boyfriend. Will this be granted?

Whether the court grants a peace order against your boyfriend depends on what can be proven in a court of law based on rules of evidence. This...

If I marry my girlfriend will her income be used in determining child support?

I agree with counsel that if you get married, your wife's income will not be used to calculate your child support for the child you have with...