If he wants the marital portion of your retirement (50% of what you earned during the marriage), the court would likely grant that request.

How short of time it has been away from mom, unless mom consents to the adoption, it may be difficult (for now) to be successful

Until the children have resided in Maryland for 6 consecutive months, Virginia would have jurisdiction over the children. No matter how long you...

It does not mean the Judge will change anything necessary. It means the court will consider if they should change anything or not. You should file...

Yes, that is legal. Anyone can ask for child support, without the requirement of mediation first.

summons was issued to serve on the defendant so the case can move forward.

If you lease it or get loan to buy it, then there is no value to the car for the court to consider.

Unless there is someone willing to adopt the child (i.e. mom has a partner who is willing to adopt), then unless the state finds that the father...

At 16 a child can petition themselves. However, a court could consider a child's preference when making a decision, but in both scenarios it is...

For protective order cases the only way to be properly served is via the Sherriffs office.