Judge entered an order for custody & there are many things that don't seem right. Help me with case law & Family Law!!

Generally, a trial court has wide discretion to attach various conditions and restrictions to visitation that it deems to be in a child's best...

How far back can arrears be calculated? and what constitutes arrears?

Absent a finding that the award will produce an inequitable result, a court is required to award child support retroactively from the filing of the...

Can i teminate a adoption?

The prior answer is correct - just to elaborate - you should have no legal obligation to support your adopted daughter beyond 19 unless she is...

For purposes of this answer, I am assuming that the home is titled to you under a joint tenancy arrangement. In Maryland, a joint or co-tenant is...

What sholud i file for a parent who is not disable but claiming to be with no proof but the master allow for a deduction

There is a 10 day deadline for filing exceptions - the rules governing taking exception to the report and recommendations of a master are somewhat...

What documents do I need to provide my child's father not have control over her benefit funds should something happen to me?

You should consult with an attorney who has experience in estate planning. However, you may wish to designate your estate as the beneficiary of...

My daughter is married with 2 kids aged 7 and 2 with her husband of 9 years. The husband is very abusive, controlling.

If your daughter is the victim of abuse, she may be eligible for a protective order under Maryland's domestic violence statute as a person eligible...

Does my ex boyfriend have rights to see our son if there are no legal child support or custody arrangements?

As a legal matter, and to the extent both of you are fit parents, you stand equally in terms of your custodial rights to your son until a court is...

I am trying to get an absolute divorce I have file last year she did not respond the court is about to close my case what motion

If you received a "2-507" lack of prosecution notice from the Court, you may also need to file a motion to defer entry of dismissal in order to...

What's the first step in divorce procedure

If you are involved in an abusive relationship and there have been recent episodes of domestic violence (assault, threatening comments that place...