What is the difference between limited divorce and absolute divorce?

Yes, you should file a complaint for absolute divorce on the grounds of adultery. A proceeding for an absolute divorce will give you an...

How do I get a protective order dropped as the petitioner after it has been finalized?

Almost all protective orders are filed in the heat of the moment. That is what they are for. People get them because they are scared and believe...

Can my gerandson who is 15 decide who he wants to live with?

In a custody case, children are not allowed to decide where they live. The ultimate decision always rests with the court, who takes into account...

In the Settlement Conference my ex-husband purposely ignored the immediate orders late 7 months. Can I still file for contempt?

Your question is unclear because it does not clearly describe what has happened in the case. An attorney would need to know more about the...

Is a parent required to supply their children with a bedroom?

There is no such legal requirement. However, court today prefer that children have socially appropriate sleeping quarters, such as boys and girls...

How do I go about terminating the non custodial parents rights?

You cannot terminate the parental rights of another biological parent unless you find another person willing to adopt your child in the place of...

It could make a big or a small difference depending on the circumstances of the breakdown of your marriage. It could have an effect on whether the...

We are grandparents with Informal Kinship care of our 6 and 7 year old grandchildren. How do we file for de facto custody in MD?

What you should do is file for custody. "De facto custody" is not really custody. That is just a term that the court uses to describe a...

The mother of my kids have me on child support for 5 years now and she trying to get me off what can we do need help ASAP

You must file a petition to modify child support asking the court to terminate child support. However, if there is an order stating that the...

Can a finale protective order be ordered if neither parties go to the hearing?

If no one appeared in court for the final protective order hearing, the court had no choice but to dismiss the case. The "protective order" that...