This is a complex issue. While you may be able to obtain a divorce here, dealing with overseas property is an entirely different matter. You will also face hurdles regarding jurisdiction depending on lots of facts you have not provided here. Even if a Maryland court takes jurisdiction and assessed... View More

You should consult with a California attorney. But typically, under the full faith and credit clause of the US Constitution, CA law enforcement would recognize and protective order from Maryland. Consider contacting CA law enforcement as well where the wife resides currently.

You have 30 days to file an appeal in a civil case to the Circuit Court. The only appeals that result in a de novo trial are small claims proceedings (claims filed requesting $5,000 or less in District Court), or petitions for peace orders, or domestic violence petitions. Civil claims seeking more... View More

A party has generally 30 days from the final judgment to appeal. If in the District Court the appeal goes to the Circuit Court.

Either party who is dissatisfied with the results in the trial court can appeal. If the case was in the District Court, the appeal goes to the Circuit Court.

73%. Look at this way, do you want to be the parent who argues over needed medical treatment for the child and who pays it? If you wind up paying more than you think you "should" focus on the fact your child needed care.

It could be. It does depend on the circumstances just like any other contract between two adults. If the assets are divided fairly and there was no duress it could be considered valid. But it would have be reviewed by a Maryland attorney and it could still be challenged and a judge would... View More

One she pays you your share at the time of the divorce, you have no further rights to the home. The refinance removes you from the mortgage and the title. It is hers. If she sells in the future, she gets 100% of the equity. You are only entitled to what you built up together. Once you... View More

File a motion to enforce court order/settlement agreement, and for contempt. Ask further for a set schedule of visitation, or to modify custody to make you the primary custodian since she is not allowing access.

I presume you are asking how to get your driver's license back after being suspended by child support enforcement. The easiest way is to make a payment on the child support owed. Pay the child support and continue to make payments to keep your license from being suspended again. If you... View More

You are old enough to have a relationship with your step-dad without any court involvement. You are also old enough to make a decision as to whether you want to reside with him--it is no one else's decision but yours.

Yes, that is always a good idea. That way one person does not feel as if he/she is carrying the responsibility of the debt. Make sure to get a receipt or confirmation of payment. Please keep in mind that if both of your names are on the lease, you are both jointly liable for the balance. So, if one... View More

It sounds like you and your spouse are in a polyamorous relationship and has agreed to allow a third party to have access to the both of you and your home. Under those circumstances, your spouse can always revoke his consent. Given that you and your spouse have equal rights to occupy the home, it... View More

Usually when there is adultery, you qualify for an absolute divorce with no waiting period. However, there are defenses claiming adultery. For example, your spouse can say that you forgave it or you condoned it because of your actions/words (you said I forgive you, you resumed the marital... View More

Usually infidelity is a factor that I focus on under two circumstances: (1) whether you are eligible for an absolute divorce now versus a year and (2) when calculating alimony guidelines since the cause of the breakup is an alimony factor. It's difficult to assess how the infidelity impacted... View More

Adultery provides fault grounds for an immediate divorce. It does not generally result in any better monetary awards. Proving adultery is not as easy as you might think. If you and your wife can come to an agreement resolving all property matters and other marital rights, then you can file for a... View More

The visitation schedule, child support, and legal custody can all be modified at any time upon one party filing a motion and supporting the change with evidence of a material change in circumstances from when the last court order was entered. If there was never a determination of the amount of... View More

No. Property which one spouse inherits alone is not marital property subject to division with the non-inheriting spouse. The only scenarios where your cousin’s spouse could make a claim are (1) if your cousin were to add his wife to the title; or (2) if your cousin were to make mortgage payments... View More

It is possible to technically live under the same roof and file for limited divorce. It is rare that this happens or that a court recognizes the separation but under the Ricketts v. Ricketts case, it may be possible to prove separation even while living under the same roof. The facts must fit,... View More

Is there more language to that order? Here is the link for the definition sections so that may help.

https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/5/838.103