Of course it is child abuse. I would call an attorney right away, or call Child Protective Services, Department of Health & Mental Hygiene.CODE OF...

How do I have my lawyers appearance removed from my case as representing me?

An attorney's representation in a court matter ends upon that matter winding up (reaching closure). Usually nothing needs to be done. If you are...

Utilities after a broken lease.

If you are "breaking your lease," you may wish to try to clean up your exit by stiking an agreement with the landlord in some fashion relinquishing...

Am I responsible for a rental home if I'm not living in it?

So long as you are under a lease, the contract, you remain legally obligated. If the landlord were to agree to accept your security deposit, or...

If the mother refuses to send a child back from a visit, what legal actions can be taken?

You may be able to change the joint custody, or otherwise change the existing course of visitation arrangements. In any case, the court should be...

What will happen if a person is trying to serve me a summons for a restraining order, but the sheriff cant contact me to do so?

That "someone" will most likely keep track of each effort in "contacting" you, and you will very likely end up with an affidavit of avoiding...

My wife has guardianship over me after a brain injury, she served me with divorce papers. How does that affect the guardianship

Your Guardianship was granted by a particular court, and in most jurisdictions that court will have an open file for the filing of an annual...

We were involved in a car accident in Germany.

So many questions ~ Whether you were driver, passenger, in rental, in recent purchase, injured, sustained economic losses of any kind, were on...

My grandfather has three children; one had the power of attorney and handled all of his affairs. Grandfather died in Sept 2010.

Unfortunately, I must suggest to you that this can be rather complex. You truly should consult with an attorney who does estate administration,...

Having an issue with past employer with regards to unused vacation time.

Given what you describe, I agree with your employer that your entitlement is a small fraction. Annual vacation is "annual." I read it that: A]...