You don’t say if, at the time your Maryland case was initiated, the child had been residing in Maryland for 6 months. If so, I think it’s clear...

I agree with Mr. Jeffries. I would add that you should NOT consider what your husband wrote in his petition to be the end-all of what the law says....

If the father isn’t challenging custody, nor is anyone else, then you can certainly have custody of your child. If someone is challenging custody,...

The answer to your question is, it depends on the judge and the specific circumstances. There’s no hard and fast rule. You may want to rethink...

In Texas, “fault” grounds for divorce are adultery, cruelty, and abandonment. But if you want to end your marriage, there’s always...

You don’t say if you are or were married to your ex, or if there’s any court order or decree in place. But to summarize, your ex won’t be obligated...

Talk to your mom and dad to see if they’ll agree for your dad to have primary custody of you. If they can’t agree, your dad should consult with an...

If there’s no court order in place giving your sister conservatorship, you could probably just deliver a written revocation of the paper you signed...

If no divorce was filed and no court orders in place, there’s probably no legal reason why you can’t enter your residence, but I wouldn’t advise it...

There are a few procedural methods for having a judge’s trial ruling changed, since the judge still has power to change anything he or she wants....