Of course the answer is: it depends. However the average retainer is $2500-7500. The average hourly rates are $200 to $450. Higher rates are...

My husband has been in my sons life since he was an infant his father has been in and out he sees him once a year

You could file for a contested adoption seeking to have your husband adopt the child. Often times, a biological father would be more likely to...

Do i need the seperation agreement to begin the process?

It is possible to file for divorce without a separation agreement. However, your question appears to indicate that you are very close to...

What to expect when the DSS does not prove the allegations in its petition to remove a child?

It would appear from your question that DSS has not been successful up to this point. You may be entitled to free legal services and should...

My wife and I got into a fight involved with shoving/pushing.She filed protective order so I left house.

A protective order case can very seriously affect your rights for the next year, as the court is permitted to determine who will live in the home,...

I live in MD and have full physical and sole custody. What age do children have a say as to whether they go for visitation?

Courts do consider the children's wishes as a factor in any visitation or custody dispute. As a sixteen-year-old can file their own custody...

I am a 16 years old and my brother is 15 years old. our mother is an alcoholic.

A sixteen-year-old may file an independent action on their own behalf for a modification of child custody. Further, most fifteen and...

Will the court ever demand full financial discovery in case of divorce? Husband has avoided disclosure.

Full financial discovery can be pursued by your attorney, though it might appear that the discovery deadline would have passed given the facts you...

3rd Party Child Care Dispute w/ Joint Legal Custody In Cecil County, MD

If you do not believe that your co-parent is acting in the best interests of the minor child, you have the option of seeking the court's assistance...

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Should Master only Reinstate former Custody Order?

It is not entirely clear that a court will agree with your perception that the situation has been cleared up. You would do well to hire an...