I am about to file for divorce from my husband who is an alcoholic. Will it be costly to try and get full custody?

The cost of any divorce in any state is partially a product of the other party--what are they willing to spend to complicate things. The fact that...

Is there a right or wrong answer to present to the judge when being removed from child support?

You should retain counsel for your upcoming Court case. If you are seeking to be removed from paying child support, then you need to establish that...

When should I file to establish a visitation schedule?

In my opinion, and based on the information you presented, you should seriously consider filing immediately after the child is born. It...

Do u have to show evadence that someone is doing somethings in order to get a peace order on them.

I think you need an attorney because it is not clear what stage of the peace order process has transpired. There is an interim order (the one that,...

What's the best course of action to postpone a pretrial conference in the absence of opposing cousel's cooperation?

I think you should consider the case management plan of the county that you are dealing with. Every county has their own policies when it comes to...

Usually when you agree to a Consent Order on the record, the Judge or Magistrate will advise you that you are bound by the terms of the Order...

Separated but moved to different county in Maryland. Which county do I or can I file for divorce? Options for quick divorce?

The answer to this question can be complicated. It actually depends on where you live, where your spouse lives, and where the grounds for divorce...

Is it a good idea to get a lawyer if your spouse wants to get alimony?

The law governing alimony is complex. There are several kinds of alimony--temporary alimony (for the period while the case is pending),...

My ex;s parents filed for custody for my three children in Maryland. I live in UK. What should I do?

In addition to the normal complicated issues characterizing family law matters, you also have jurisdictional issues and third-party grandparents in...

Will I go to jail if I turn myself in on an outstanding bench warrant state of Maryland

If you have a bench warrant out for your arrest, then I highly recommend you obtain an attorney. Having a bench warrant is a big deal, but ...