If the baby father is deceased and the mother has full custody of the child can the grandmother get custody of the child?

The grandmother is a third party, so in order to get custody, she will need to prove one of the following: 1) that the mother is unfit; or 2) ...

What is sentencing guidelines for bank robbery. My niece has been charged with all 12 counts as the guy that entered the bank.

Sentencing guidelines in state court are based on many factors and can only be calculated using a form that the prosecutor has at the time of trial...

You have thirty days to ask the Court to utilize its revisory power. You also have thirty days to take an appeal. I do not believe there is...

How do I obtain custody of my child.

you need to file a complaint for modification of the order. a judge will consider a 16 year old's opinion and give it significant weight. if the...

My spouse has not picked up divorce papers via certified mail. She is being served by sheriff. What happens next?

Service must be obtained to start the clock for her to file a response. If the Sheriff cannot serve her, it may be necessary for your attorney to...

If your spouse is committing Adultery can you be entitlted to more compensation?

In Maryland, when considering alimony and/or property division, the reason for the break-up is only one factor, to be weighed equally with a list...

What are my custody rights for a child that I legally adopted and my lesbian partner gave birth to thru artificial insemination?

I agree with Sean 100%. Your rights post adoption are exactly the same as the biological mothers. Best of luck.

Question regarding child support

If the parents are living together in the same house, the Courts will usually not consider a support obligation from one parent to the other.

I dont have court ordered child support. What is penalty if i stop paying?

You ask two different questions. First, if there is no child support order, nothing can be done if you do not pay, other then arrears can be set...

Drug tests before custody court

most circuit courts have the ability to have a drug test done, some instantly. Garrett County is one of the small jurisdictions in the state, so i...