If I don't have legal custody and my child parent passes away could she be put up for adoption against my requests?

No. Legal custody determines who gets to make the overarching decisions in the child's life, like those pertaining to education, religion and...

Must we have a one year separation for an uncontested divorce in Maryland?

In order to divorce without waiting a year, then you must be moving forward on either adultery, cruelty or mutual consent. Since nothing was stated...

What are the complications I may face in trying to get a divorce here in states as my wife and I are both citizens of Zimbabwe

If you have live in Maryland for a year, then you can divorce in Maryland because you are domiclied here and your citizenship is not a preclusion. ...

What happens when a child is in custody of a family member but the family member doesnt take the child to immigration court?

Well, this is really more of a question about what happens when a child misses immigration court then the reason behind missing court. If this is...

If NCP tells 2/5 kids (age 14 & 11) he doesn't want them for visitation, can he then file contempt on me for them not staying?

Under the facts you described, it seems like he waived his visitation and therefore you shouldn't have a problem. That said, children don't get to...

Child Support Calc Error; Motion to Reconsider?

I agree with counsel. I would also say, that next time, make sure you bring proof to Court. Most Judges and Magistrates would not be so flexible,...

This isn't really a child support question per se. Subpoenas are Court Orders, so you are legallt required to appear when subpoenaed. You...

The Court will not consider her "lover's" income because they have no duty to support the child. The Court will, however, attibute income to her,...

An earnings withholding order will follow the terms of the underlyign Court Order, so the arrearages will be paid down by whatever amount the...

I am 16 and Pregnant, how can I get emancipated??? I live in Maryland

Well, you could file for emancipation. It's a tough process and you would be on your own. You could also work with your boyfriend for him to have...