Why would someone not be arrested for violating a Peace Order in Maryland?

I agree with counsel. Not everyone charged with a crime is arrested. Some are arrested and then charged. Some are charged without being...

I live in Worcester County in Maryland, can we deny entry of CPS into our home? What could happen if we deny them entry?

I believe that you have the right to refuse them entry at this point. However, doing so may raise CPS's suspicions to a higher level such that CPS...

When calculating child support will my military disability be figured in?

Yes, military disability benefits are included in income.

For custody purposes, the law defines a child as anyone under 18. Unless the person has been formally emancipated by a court, I believe that the...

My daughters bio dad hasn't seen them in almost 2 years. He has made no attempt at court or anything. Can I file for abandonment

Based on your question, I assume that you are NOT married to the "bio dad". If that's the case, no, you cannot file for abandonment. Abandonment...

Can I get spousal support with a legal separation?

Alimony is a complicated and highly subjective issue, and it is very difficult to give an informed opinion about alimony on a forum like this,...

Short of an emergency, there is little that you can do in the short term. But in the long term, there is a lot that you can do, and it sounds like...

How can my husband adopt my minor children?

Like counsel says, you can still petition for adoption. But you just have to jump through a bunch of hoops to persuade the court that you did...

If a mother signs a typed up document by the father saying that her daughter will be in the custody and care of the father

The court does not use informal and misleading language like "sign her over to him". I'm not sure what that phrase means. The court would likely...

Can I petition court in Maryland for custody of 16 year old daughter who will be 17 in November?

Yes. The court has jurisdiction to award, or modify, custody until the date that the child turns 18. However, unless you have a settlement, any...