Can my ex-wife file for support and be awarded?

Unfortunately there is nothing concrete that will protect you from her not filing for child support. The best bet you can do is to enter into a...

Should I file for a legal separation to protect my interest in our home?

If you are on the title of the home there is nothing he can do without the court intervention (either via a divorce proceeding or possibly filing a...

Can you modify an custody if your child not receiving medical attention? Will be considered an emergency?

If the medical matter needs to be addressed immediately, it could be considered as an emergency (but what you described would not be considered a...

Do I still get child support even though my child turns 18 this month?

Yes if the child is enrolled in high school then until she graduates or turns 19 whichever comes first.

In the state of Maryland if a person signs off their rights does the state pick up child support? So do I still have to pay?

Unless the court in a child in need of assistance action finds that a parent abused/neglected a child while in his or her care or there is an...

What if both party’s cheated ?

It depends. If you both knew and understood and did not care that the other was cheating, then you would likely not be granted a divorce. Of...

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Father has child for Xmas & I am trying to understand the court order to see exactly when it starts and is it an overnight?

Who ever has Christmas Eve this year has the child the 24th at 6pm until noon Christmas Day. The other party will then have the child Christmas Day...

Do you think they will make me pay more?

If there is a current child support order in place, she will have to prove that there is a material change in circumstance since the last order...

Can I fax my response to a summons to the opposing attorney?

The rules require by mail, but if you contact opposing counsel and confirm if he or she will accept service via fax then yes you can. Otherwise no.