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I purchased a mobile home when he got out I gave him a chance after 3 months this isn't gonna work to many lies is name is on nothing he hasn't paid a dime to live there can I get him out I don't want to try no longer I live in Maryland please help me
answered on Sep 1, 2017
Anything you acquired during the marriage is considered marital property. It doesn't sound like you can reach agreement with your spouse for you to keep that mobile home. Even if the mobile home is in your name, Maryland considers the home as titled tenants by the entirety. Depending on the... View More 
He also makes no attempt to pay court ordered child support and is in constant arrears. He has moved from the state and back several times, married and fathered other children. He also takes jobs under the table to avoid paying support.
answered on Aug 31, 2017
It is possible but other than his being bothering you I'm not hearing that he never ever visits the kids etc., and courts are unlikely to terminate parental rights because of arrerages or his marrying , or having fathered other children.If it's really getting to you, you need to get a... View More
With this said, I filed a motion to modify child support as soon as I was laid off. Normally when you file a motion to modify the court issues summons in a couple of days. They haven't so far. Will the judge calls us back before he gives his decision on the prior petition and take in new... View More
answered on Aug 30, 2017
You should contact the clerks office at the court where you filed the motion and find out what happened to your case. You should have a hearing on the prior petition or merge the two petitions into one order.
I recently separated with my childrens dad and since he just left ive been living with then ever since, now he wants visitation and he said hes going to do it through an attorney without going to court, so my question is if he can do that?
answered on Aug 30, 2017
He can file a complaint for visitation. If you and he reach an agreement, he will not have to go to court. However, you don't reach an agreement, he will have to go to court and get an order from the judge for visitation.
With my mother, can my sister come after our house or can she make us pay her for my mothers half of the house?
answered on Aug 29, 2017
That depends on what you mean by "is on the deed to our house along with my husband." It may also depend on whether your mother has a Will or dies intestate. You need to read the Deed carefully and determine whether your husband and mother hold as tenants in common or joint tenants with... View More
I have had my granddaughter for 5 years, her father deceased & mom is living her life 2.5 hours away. The child gets ssi which I began getting in March. The child is enrolled in private school, admittedly by my choice but it carries a hefty payment of $454. a month. Mom was getting the money... View More
answered on Aug 22, 2017
Support is based on the child support guidelines. Its still the mother's responsibility to help raise the child. You should contact an attorney, but if SSI does not meet the minimum requirements, I believe that the mother is required to pay support.
Moved to MD. A hearing was set for Nov. this year. He has been committing parental alienation and now when I call to speak with my child he only conference calls me. We were ordered by the judge to only talk over a website because of his communication issues. He has a lawyer and although we share... View More
answered on Aug 22, 2017
If the father is making major legal decisions without consulting you, you can file a petition for contempt. Judges generally grant joint legal custody when the mother and father are able to communicate with each other. That does not seem to be the case here. If the parties are unable to... View More
I'm trying find out if there is anything else I can file to see my daughter it's been to long an court date for her breaking court order an modification of visitation is still not till end sept. I have not seen my daughter since April 2017
answered on Aug 18, 2017
Visitation is not considered a reason for an emergency hearing so you will have to wait it out.
When we first divorced I worked full time as an RN, and the amount we agreed on was $400/mo for 1 child. This amount was never ordered through a court it was an amount we both agreed on. He's still currently at the same job, but has verbalize how tight his finances have become due to a new... View More
answered on Aug 18, 2017
Since you don't have an order setting out the father's child support obligation, you should file a complaint for child support with the court. The court will determine the parties' obligations based on the Maryland child support guidelines. Since the guidelines are based on both... View More
In a 14 year Civil Union from VT, I was told in Oct 2016 that I was being divorced. Several months later, after being kicked out without any choice or discussion, whilst I was away visiting my family, my partner remodeled the house into a separate basement apartment and now has a renter. I am not... View More
answered on Aug 17, 2017
Any property earned during the marriage (that is not a gift) is marital property, including the rental portion of the property. If you and your husband cannot reach agreement, a judge would have to decide how the property should be divided.
answered on Aug 14, 2017
This is not something to take lightly. You should apply for a peace order and also make a police report.
I think my ex husband girlfriend will be representing him in our divorce and custody case, she's a lawyer and she's been posing as his lawyer in all of his resent defense cases. Who do I report her to? Is that a conflict of interest?
answered on Aug 4, 2017
From what you have described it absolutely seems like a conflict. You can file a motion petitioning the court to order her withdrawal from the case. You can also contact the lawyer directly and insist she withdraw due to the conflict, if you are representing yourself or obtain a lawyer who would... View More
My court order was physical custody to me snd joint legal custody with my son father... i have since moved from VA to MD...does the order still apply?
answered on Aug 3, 2017
If the custody/visitation order is for the child to go to dad's, then you follow the order. You have to have a good reason not to follow the order (e.g., child abuse, etc.) Otherwise, you could be held in contempt.
As the mother I filed for child support and custody. He was served by the sheriff and has 30 days to respond. Tomorrow will be 30 days, he hasn't responded to the request. Whats the next step?
answered on Aug 2, 2017
If no Answer is filed, you may request an Order of Default against the Defendant. If an Order of Default is granted, a hearing on the merits will be set. The dad can still file to have the Order of Default set aside. You should talk to an attorney about requesting an Order of Default.
Selling and splitting proceeds in divorce, and life estate for death, then sale and split proceeds to family.
But they have moved to assisted living and are selling the house. No mention of this possibility in post nup, so should proceeds be jointly held or split? Also prenup holds... View More
answered on Jul 24, 2017
Not seeing the actual post-nup, my response is limited to your narrative. The proceeds would be marital property. Husband and wife can agree on how they want to divide the proceeds. They could split it 50/50, 60/40 however they choose. Since there is nothing in the post-nup about moving to... View More
My ex and I can not agree on anything, We have shared physical custody, I informed him that I was going to modify the custody, When dropping off our children I asked what was the matter, one of my children stated that my ex told them that he was going to shoot and kill me, What should I do? He... View More
What violates a child welfare safety plan?
I have shared physical and joint legal custody of my children, Im also in the process of getting it modified. My child father's girlfriend 8 yr old son, sexually assaulted my 9yr old child, CPS had opened up a case to do an investigation so... View More
answered on Jul 16, 2017
I am not normally a fan of reporting to CPS. However, there is already a plan in place that your ex is aware of. The fact that he is not thinking about the implications of the children spending the night shows he is not demonstrating good judgment. Your first priority is to protect the... View More
He is delaying this every day and is recording my conversations and harassing my family
answered on Jul 11, 2017
As long as you would not be placing the child in a detrimental, unsafe environment and he is willing to take her. You are not providing much information about the circumstances, but whatever you do, it should be in the best interest of the child.
My child's father and I have shared physical I am primary care taker and joint legal with myself having tie breaking authority. He is not paying child support or following the guidelines of our custody agreement. Can I keep my child from him until he follows the guidelines of our agreement?
answered on Jul 6, 2017
No, you cannot keep the child from the father because he is behind in child support. I suggest you file a Petition for Contempt for failing to pay child support.
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