Is there a prior court order? If so where is the court where the order was entered? If there is no prior court order you would need to file in Ohio (if the child has been living there for more than 6 months). If the court order was just between you and the mother (and not the grandparents), then... View More

Do not believe that there is a question posed here. If your ex already filed for a modification of custody, it is his burden to prove there is a material change of circumstance. Even if he proves this (which by the length of time since the last court order, he probably can), he still needs to... View More

need a lot more information before any appropriate or general response can be provided. For example is the ex a husband/wife or boyfriend/girlfriend. Whose name is on the lease where you were staying, why did he/she leave, etc. a very general response is you should advise him/her that if he/she... View More

You can request it at the time you get divorced. Otherwise, you can file a request for name change which has publication requirements and has an additional cost. There are forms and instructions here: http://mdcourts.gov/family/formsindex.html or you can hire an attorney to assist you.

It is a catch all phrase so that the court can award anything else they believe to be equitable.

You need to file a modification of child support (and while you are at it Custody as well). If you do not file a modification of child support, the child support will not be changed (and cannot be changed retroactively prior to the date you file a modification of child support). You would do well... View More

It is no longer up to you as to whether the state will prosecute your husband or not. If you have not previously used your marital privilege you can and as the only witness, it is unlikely the state would proceed. I would also note that you should be careful what you write in open forums as what... View More

It is no longer up to you as to whether the state will prosecute your husband or not. If you have not previously used your marital privilege you can and as the only witness, it is unlikely the state would proceed. I would also note that you should be careful what you write in open forums as what... View More

I would recommend speaking to a family law attorney about what options you have beyond guardianship which will provide you with a greater ability to care for your niece. The Court will have to be involved in both a guardianship and custody matter. In addition, the father also needs to be involved... View More

Its up to the State whether or not to prosecute. Since you are not married to him, you do not have any privileges that you can invoke. As such, if you do not testify, the Court can find you in contempt.

a child born during a marriage is presumed to be the Husbands. Unless your ex-husband can prove the child is not his, he will have access right to the child and child support guidelines will apply (to determine the amount of child support obligation either of you would be required to pay). Child... View More

If the court order does not say you CANNOT pick up the minor child, then you can pick the minor child up. I do not know why you would have a lawyer (your husband should have a lawyer since it is his son). There are other nuance that can come in and if there are continued issues between your... View More

The parent obligated to pay child support will need to file a Motion to Modify Child Support. The parties current gross income will be used and what the cost for the minor child's health insurance premiums will be add to the column of the parent paying said expense (other possible expenses for... View More

In order to invoke what is called a marital privilege, you must be married to the defendant at the time of the hearing. You are only able to invoke it once.

I need clarification from what you asked in order to respond. Is child not born yet? Who is seeking child support? Are the parents separated? etc.

If your half sister is over 18 and wants to become your guardian you can ask her to do so and if your mother consents to this it will be easy to accomplish. I would recommend speaking to an attorney who is licensed in both Maryland and PA as you may need to file for guardianship in PA.

Baltimore County circuit court should have forms.

You need his last know address. If he cannot be personally served then you need to request alternative services (after trying to serve him). I understand you state you have no money and cannot afford an attorney, but there are attorneys that may consider doing low-bono work if the facts are... View More

You should speak to a criminal defenses attorney.

Depending whether or not there is a custody order in place and if so what the custody order says would determine whether or not the father would have to sing each time the child is taking outside the United States. If there is no Court Order then the likely answer is yes.