If you are an adult (32) do you have any rights to family photos during your parents divorce?

Unfortunately these photos you are describing are not your property, they belong to your mother and stepfather, unless you provide additional...

Should a discovery be submitted befor or after a scheduling conference?

If you are asking for discovery, it is always best to send it out sooner rather than later, unless you are unsure of what is important. But the...

Is there a way to be able to get shared custody of an unborn child?

The is no right of custody or any other right (visitation, child support, etc...) until the child is born. Unfortunately there are too many things...

Can I make a medical decision for my kid even though it is the non-custodial parent's visitation weekend when the child is sick?

Legal custody invloves decisions that involve your child's future. Physical custody involves who has the child and when. The parent that has...

If my wife files for a divorce and I never show up in court will it be granted

As long as she shows up with a witness it will go forward. If she provides sufficient evidence to support the grounds of divorce she claimed in...

DO I NEED A LAWYER IN ORDER TO FILE FOR DIVORCE IN THE STATE OF VA IF WE STILL HAVE UNRESOLVED ISSUES?

If you have lived in Maryland for more than a year, you can file for your divorce here. You can deal with the property in Virginia in a Maryland...

Is a spouse responible for all debt when partner dies? Medical also? Debt before marriage?

First, may I offer my condolences on the loss of your spouse. Additionally, the debt acquired before your marriage has nothing to do with you. You...

Does not taking husband name ever a disadvantage. does it make any difference at all?

If you are recently married or about to be married and do not want to take you husband's last name, that is up to you. Many professional women do...

Adoptions a rather technical, needin specific forms and consent from your ex. If she does not consent, it's extremely difficult, so you need to...

I have been with my husband for 20 yrs married 16 of that 20 we are now separated I'm pretty sure it's going to end in a divorce

Alimony is based on one party's need and the other part's ability to pay. The are 3 kinds of alimony in Maryland and you touched on temporary...