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If JoJo caught a contempt of court charge for not paying child support.
The he FTA'd the court date and the judge issued a bench warrant. In the info it says 90 days but with 1,000$ Blanket purge.
So does that mean party A with warrant can turn self in with 1,000$ and be... View More 
answered on Jul 14, 2018
For civil contempt, the person must be able to purge (fix ) the contempt. If they pay the $1000, no contempt and no jail. Although with a bench warrant they probably have to explain something to the judge first.
In our separation papers that have all ready be filed, states she is not allowed to contact my command and ask for spousal support. She continues to call my commander at least once every other week. My command still entertains her. We have been separated for over two years due to the fact that she... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2018
If the agreement is made part of an order, you can file for contempt. If it is not part of an agreement, you can file for enforcement. Furthermore, if you have been separated for two years, you don't have to wait for her to file "her side" of the papers. You can file and just move forward.
Ex's parents are trying to intervene to take his visitation. I shouldn't have to deal with them, should I? He and his parents don't speak. He and I made the court custody agreement. They didnt like it and are trying to not only take his visitation but change what we agreed to.
answered on Jul 11, 2018
The visitation is between you and your ex. His parents cannot just step in and take over his place. You do not have to give them the child for his access. IF he chooses to exercise his access, come get the child and then let his parents see the child during that time, he can do that. But... View More
Judge entered order by wage garnishment. No Wages Garnished. No Federal or State Refunds offset. When I call the system and enter my SS number no case is found. Am I in contempt of an order that wasn’t filed with CSE by the Plaintiff?
answered on Jul 3, 2018
You still have to pay the child support. If the Plaintiff did not set it up, you should have. Simply not being in the system is not an excuse. You need to fix this immediately to protect yourself.
answered on Jun 19, 2018
Leverage for what? If you are already separated, she has every right to move on. Unless there is something dangerous about him -- that you can prove -- she can do this.
He works for the company and feel like its his apartment but both our names are on the lease. Can I file for spousal support if I make more than him?
answered on Jun 1, 2018
If your name is on the lease, you have a right to remain. However, if the company provides the apartment as a benefit of employment, they may want the apartment back if you divorce. You will be given a reasonable period of time to move.
Alimony is based on your ability to be... View More
I live in Anne Arundel county. The father lives in Baltimore county. I didn’t get him served yet but he served me. The baby lives in Anne Arundel county with me. He is 9 months old.
answered on May 31, 2018
He can do that. Since you have been served, you need to file a Motion to Transfer Venue to Anne Arundel County and get him served. Otherwise the case will go forward in baltimore county.
All the documentation on the court house website looks to file motions for CS modification coupled with income documentation. Isn't their an easier way? Like file a motion with the Judge who signed off on the original CO, to sign a new one?
answered on May 30, 2018
If you have reached a new agreement you can submit a joint motion with the new agreement. If there is no agreement, you must follow the process. The prior judge will not just sign a new order without a motion.
graduates from high school. His dad stopped paying support and our son is still in school for 3 more months. What can I do to continue the support outside of the Child Support Agency.
answered on Apr 23, 2018
You can take him to court for contempt. Child support should continue collecting through. If he fails to pay, the arrears will accumulate.
We were married for a month an a half. Separated since September (we have signed documentation) He is supposed to file for the divorce according to the documentation and has not done so. I would like to file not sure how to go about it. I am getting conflicting answers.
answered on Apr 3, 2018
If you have a signed agreement resolving all financial and property issues, you can file for a divorce on grounds of mutual agreement. If you do not have a signed agreement, you can file for a limited divorce based on separation. When you have been separated 12 months, you can file an absolute... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2018
You need to file a modification of custody. You cannot just move without permission of the other parent or order of the court.
I recently relocated from FL to MD with my son for my career. My new parenting plan states that my son spend every spring break with his father who still resides in FL. Spring break here starts on Friday and they go back on the following Tuesday so its only a long weekend, not the full week like in... View More
answered on Mar 7, 2018
Your son has to be in Florida for Spring Break. How he gets there is between the two of you. If you cannot fly down with him, you need to make other arrangements.
My ex-husband and I live in Maryland now, but in 2010 we were West Virginia residents and divorced. At that time, our child was 10 and a child support order was entered. The order did not contain any provisions for college.
Our child will be 18 later this year and the child support will... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2018
In Maryland, child support ends at age 18 or the child graduates from high school, whichever is later. It will not be extended to pay for college in Maryland. A court in Maryland will only enforce an order to the extent of Maryland law. If West Virginia provides for college expenses it is... View More
answered on Feb 27, 2018
I just confirmed this with a judge yesterday, you can only use a name you used previously. If you did not hyphenate before, then you cannot in the divorce change it to a hyphenate. There are other ways to change your name, but they aren't the "free shot" of a divorce.
My Wife filed for CS over a year ago and Ex didn't show and refused to turn himself in. Has an FTA on him. Yet on his facebook page he is carrying on with his life as nothing is wrong. He has tried to contact her on many occasions to get the kids. Can she have his parental rights taken from... View More
answered on Feb 26, 2018
Child support and access are two different things. Even if he is not paying child support, he is entitled to see the children. Nor does it meet the definition of neglect to not pay child support.
The better solution is to file for a modification of custody and address the child support... View More
Spouse and I want to do a separation but I can't afford another house. If I live exclusively in the RV, will it still satisfy the requirement for living in a different abode for purposes of separation?
answered on Feb 20, 2018
The court has found that will satisfy the requirement. But you cannot spend one single night in the house if your spouse is there.
Can he sign them over to the mother?
answered on Feb 20, 2018
It is against public policy to terminate the rights just to avoid child support. Termination is allowed ONLY in the case of a step parent adoption. It is the public policy of Maryland that a child have two parents to care for and financially support.
When I worked a part time and my my full time job they took child support from my part time job. Shouldn't both our SS numbers be in the system?
answered on Feb 7, 2018
No one is checking the "system" to see if anyone's employment has changed. They simply do not have time to do it. if you believe she has higher income, you need to file with the court to modify it.
answered on Jan 24, 2018
If you owe more child support than the amount of your refund, they will take the entire refund. if you owe less than the entire refund, they will take the full amount owed.
unfit. I have video of her letting him drive her car on a public road and he took his hands off the wheel when she told him not too. He thought it was funny. Among others verbal commands he chose to ignore from her. He does not listen to her or respect her. Can this be the proof that I need. It put... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2018
It is illegal to audio tape someone in Maryland without their permission. As you have audio, this is inadmissible.
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