"Awarded a car in the divorce" -- find the proof of this, and your mother can file a motion to enforce and for contempt against him, and claim monetary damages.

No. A monetary award is made to adjust the equities between the parties as to existing marital property and debts. It is not an award of new taxable income. It merely shifts already earned and taxed income (or property purchased with that taxed income) from one spouse to the other.

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answered on Dec 13, 2021

I am sorry to hear that you are going through this difficult situation in your life. It is very important that you find an attorney with whom you can go into detail about this question given the different factors involved. It would not be wise to give a simple answer to such a very complicated and... View More

In Maryland, as in most states, a surviving spouse has inheritance rights to their deceased spouse's estate. Absent a divorce decree entered before death, or a signed property settlement agreement, or a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement, those rights remain intact so long as they remain... View More

Contact Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Services, Legal Aid, or your local bar association.

You have two issues: a landlord/tenant issue, and a custody/child support issue. If there's domestic violence going on, that is a potential third issue, or one which could arise based on how she reacts to whatever it is you do about the first two issues. The good news is (for you), you are... View More

Ask your lawyer. This is what you are paying for: legal advice and counseling.

You need to ask this question of an Ontario lawyer, or research the law there. The law of the place of marriage determines whether the marriage is legal or not. For instance, in all states in the United States of which I am aware, a marriage is only legal if the parties obtain a marriage license... View More

Is the deed to the house in the name of the living trust, or do you jointly own the house in your individual names? Upon divorce, real property owned by spouses as "tenants by the entireties" automatically converts to "tenants in common" ownership. Therefore, you would each... View More

You have to do what your agreed settlement terms require you to do, or you will be liable to him for his legal fees and other costs incurred to force you to do so under court order. So, to that end, if you are uncertain as to what you agreed to do, take your settlement agreement (or divorce... View More

You have cited two factors in a list of factors that would be considered in your favor when considering whether to award alimony in a divorce case. The limited facts you have provided, however, are insufficient standing alone to establish your right to alimony. Consult with a divorce lawyer in... View More

If you are not seeking alimony, a monetary award, a share of his pension or retirement, or property division, you can file in your state of residence; or if you are seeking any of those things, you may need his consent to, or waiver of, personal jurisdiction in your state of residence. If he... View More

Possibly. Your question requires many more facts to be reviewed and considered, as it raises questions of voluntary impoverishment on the one hand, and availability of assets that might be converted into income-producing assets available to pay child support. In the case of Barton v. Hirshberg,... View More

Separation and property settlement agreements are many pages long, full of numerous detailed legal provisions drafted to address a myriad of legal issues and rights that are implicated in a divorce. This is not a DIY agreement. If you do not use a lawyer, you will have no idea what possible... View More

A pendente lite order is a temporary order that, generally, remains in effect until the actual trial. I suspect that you have an actual trial scheduled for June. If you feel that there is a sufficient reason for the court to reconsider the issue of custody after the pendente lite order but before... View More

This question appears to be a follow up to a question earlier today. I really cannot answer your question without knowing the facts of your case. You should confer with a lawyer who can assess all of the facts of your case.

Generally, when you file an answer even though you have not been served, you thereby subject yourself to the personal jurisdiction of the court, and the other party need not serve you. But, depending upon the circumstances, you may be able to ask the court to strike your answer.

If your husband has failed to comply with an order of court, you may file with the court a petition for contempt, asking the court to hold him in contempt if he does not comply with the order.

Maryland is an equitable distribution state, meaning assets are subject to a judge's determination as to what an equitable split of assets should be. Your wife will have a claim against all assets acquired (fully or partially) during the marriage, including your new home. What the measure of... View More

Unfortunately, you will not be able to stay on your spouse's insurance after an absolute divorce. However, you would be able to retain your insurance under a limited divorce. Hope that helps. Good luck!!