That is a decision you need to make (what is best for you both mental health and financially). If you want to learn your rights (short term and...

Maryland no longer requires living in separate houses as a grounds of divorce. As such so long as it is proven you are not living as spouses, then...

A parent cannot forfeit their parental rights without either the state filing an action against a parent for neglect and/or abuse or if there is...

Each courthouse is different, typically its 60-120 days.................................................................................good luck.

If he is in the marine corp, it is likely the court does not grant the default. You may want to talk to (and possibly) retain an attorney.

If you stated what relief you are looking from the court on the last page of the Complaint for Absolute Divorce, then you are fine. If you did...

to terminate parental rights without the state filing an action of neglect or abuse, then another person would need to agree to adopt the child.

You can certainly file to a name change. You will need to serve the other parent and if they do not respond it would be granted. If they object...

You should talk to an attorney offline via a consult to learn what rights and options you have................................

It would be smart to be represented, especially if you were not successful on appeal, and/or if the other side is represented.