Do I need a Child Custody lawyer? Should I request a phone hearing?

Yes, you could benefit from having a custody lawyer.

You did not mention what he wanted to change. A lot depends on what it is he is seeking. When one parent lives out of town and has all the...

Will a judge award joint custody if it would stop the mothers welfare benefits ?

You seem to have several questions that need to be addressed. It is also very unclear what the facts of your case really are. I think in your...

Does my child's grandparents have legal rights?

There is a statute which gives visitation rights to grandparents. However, the Court of Special Appeals has greatly limited those rights. The...

I agree with a lot of what the last two attorneys have written. You can question him about his attempts to find a job and ask if he has any record...

How can I go about having the father of my child sign over his rights in the State of MD?

It seems that you are suggesting that your fiance adopt the child. This would require the consent of the father. And you will definitely need an...

I have demanded the return of my child I have full custody. he is not returning calls now what can I do

If you have a court order giving you sole physical custody, or even if the father has a visitation schedule,but the order states clearly that the...

Can you use what the baby father do before the baby is born in court?

The measure that the court will use is what is in the best interest of the baby. The court will also weigh the rights of each parent to raise...

Hello my name is Terri Seibel when i was 23 i started using drugs my step mother and her daughter took my son and told me i coul

Based on the facts you put in your question it would seem that you could take your child when you wish. That is assuming there is no court order...

If you heard someone say something and are now lying about it in court, is what you heard hearsay or evidence?

The rules of evidence are rather complex and cannot be summed up in a limited forum such as this. But, you could be called as a rebuttal witness. ...