You can file for custody and if you want to adopt her it appears you would have a good shot of that as well.

In MD, my lawyer did not file the final decree. What can I do before the plaintiff realizes and asks for a default?

If there is a court decision that was made on the record that was never reduced to writing, yes you can bring this to the court's attention and ask...

How do I include my husband's income when filing for child support?

I agree with counsel's response. I would add that child support guidelines look at each parties gross incl e and a few types of expenses for the...

Can I change my last name during my separation?

You can but it will cost you money to do it, compared to getting it changed fir free at the time of the divorce I granted. If you have no minor...

I pay child support for a child the state of WV will not let me have any contact with at all. Can I terminate my rights?

Does the child reside in Maryland? Is the child support order from Maryland? If so the only way to have your parental rights terminated (and in...

If the co parent wants to attend medical appointments it would be good if you were to coordinate with the co parent, however, if the co parent is...

My son bail someone out the guys wife sign too and the guy sign too but the wife said she was going to pay

this is not a family issue but a contract issue. I changed the practice area to contract dispute so you can obtain a better response.

What should I do if non-custodial parent continues to show-up 15-30 minutes late for meet-up during temporary visitation order?

Generally, during the pendency of the litigation, it is not a good idea. However, it should be addressed to the court and ask that in the "final"...

Likely neither one of you would necessarily be in contempt. A person is in contempt if they willfully disregard a court order. It does not appear...

Can I file for a limited guardianship (adult, not child) for a specific purpose in Maryland?

Only if that person has a disability then it would be for the person and/or the property of the person.