I paid my ex "rehabilitative alimony for several years, to help her get some skills, via college. Now she is raking in the dough

First, this isn't a domestic violence question. Second, you didn't say why you paid her rehabilitative almony, or even whether you two were...

Is a parenting plan needed for uncontested joint physical custody order?

Your son would not be required to attend and would actually dbe discouraged from attending. I'm a little confused about why you believe the matter...

Will I be penalized if I claim my daughter on my tax return?

The right established in teh consent agreement appears to have been superseded by the later Court Order. Taht being the case, you can claim her. ...

How do I file a motion to modify an existing order when I can't locate the other party to serve them?

You need to make diligent efforts to try to figure out where he is and then, you can file a motion for alternative service with the Court and they...

Generally, under Maryland law, a gift is completed when the recipient gets the property. Engagement rings are unque because they are purposely...

Am I entitled to the equity in our home?

How is it titled? You have some interestbased on payments made while you were married and potentially incereased equity. If it's titled jointly,...

What are the chances of a child support modification being approved?

To answer this question I'd need to know the reasons he gave for teh change in child support. If his income has gone down, then he very well may...

Can I change my last name on my birth certificate?

Probably not. You have the right to legally change your name and can add your mother's maiden name as a middle name or hyphenate or similar, but...

Can the father make a verbal promise to the child, and that promise hold up in court against the signed agreement via mediation

Most likely the promise will have no impact on the Court. It seems rather apparent that the only goal of his promise is to get to pay reduced...

Can my 84 yr. old mother be evicted from her partner's home while she is out of the country visiting her family?

I agree with counsel. I would also say that it's probably better for your mother to find a new place to live simply because the situation appears...