Jurisdiction in divorce

If you filed an answer the court should have scheduled a scheduling conference. If nothing has gone on since 2013 the court should dismiss it on...

I have a previous 2nd degree assault conviction that is now closed, just got another domestic violence, can i beat this?

If it is an action filed by your girlfriend for protection against you and not an action filed by the state there will be no jail time. However,...

My son was charge with felony assault. The victim do not want to proceed with the case. He claimed that he called the DA office

The SA may have suggested that the victim call an attorney to ensure that there was no coercion by your son or your family. Although victims...

Do I have a legal obligation to disclose my finances in a mediation session?

mediation is a time where parties are suppose to be open and frank with each other in an effort to facilitate an amicable resolution. With that...

Can I stop answering accusatory and derrogatory e-mails from my ex?

This is something you should sit down with an attorney in private (not on a public forum) discuss options on how to properly respond and handle...

Can i get custody?

I agree with David. I would add unless the mother is not doing a good job being the primary caregiver of your child it will be an uphill battle for...

Unless the document itself states when it expires there is no expiration. However, issues related to custody can be modified by the parties and/or...

Could I get child support for our disabled adult son?

If your son has a disability that prevents him from being able to care for himself and he lives with you, it is possible for the Court to order the...

In the state of MD if a car is given as a gift by a family member to one spouse can the other spouse get the car in a divorce?

I agree with the other attorneys' responses. I would add that depending on how the vehicle is titled and how it was used, would determine whether...

In the state of MD if you have been married for 5 years are you able to get half of your spouses finances or property?

I agree with the other attorneys. I would add that it is not necessarily about the amount of years married, but when the assets were obtained, how...