ABDUCT CHILD/RELATIV IN ST.
answered on Jan 20, 2022
If you received probation before judgment and it was not an alcohol related driving offense, you can get it expunged now. If you were a convicted, it depends on the nature of the conviction. Only certain convictions can be expunged. Consult with a lawyer.
Can I rent a room out without my sisters approval who owns the other 50% it hasn’t been transferred into both our names yet as my mom just recently passed away. Can she say no even when I will split the income with her?
answered on Jan 10, 2022
Who is the personal representative of your mother's estate?
Or if she moves out can kids force sale of home?
answered on Dec 29, 2021
You need to have a lawyer review the terms of the will. If a proper life estate was bequested to the wife, then she can remain in the house until she dies. Whether she can live elsewhere and rent it out to collect rental income and maintain control over it depends on the wording of the life... Read more »
Child’s other parent leaves them regularly to go bowling with an unknown teenager.
answered on Dec 18, 2021
13 years or oder is the only specificity contained in the law. "Responsible" is meant to be vague, since there are some very mature and capable 13 year olds, as well as many irresponsible, careless and inappropriate adults. It also changes with the circumstances. For instance, you... Read more »
My current documents are as false.
I want to change my full name and social security number but wasn't birthed in state of Md(or know of actual birth)
answered on Dec 16, 2021
You should attempt to explore every possible lead to determine where and when you were born in order to obtain a certified copy of your birth certificate. Do you know your mother's full name (including her maiden name if married at time of your birth)? Do you know the state of birth (or if... Read more »
do i have to file for full custody of kids before leaving or send him a text telling him we are leaving then tell him to call me so we make arrangements anytime he wants to see the kids.
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... Read more »
Currently, my ex husband and I have joint custody of our 2 daughters. It's been in place for 6 years, and has not been a problem, until now. We cannot agree on a certain medical issue and there is no agreement in sight. I need to change the custody agreement to me having primary custody with... Read more »
answered on Dec 11, 2021
You need to either (1) come to an agreement with the other paent for a protocol or process to address and make decisions like this, e.g., sign an agreement to use a neutral parenting coordinator to act as intermediary to try and reach consensus, or agree to mandatory mediation sessions -- two... Read more »
answered on Dec 1, 2021
Contact Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Services, Legal Aid, or your local bar association.
I am ordered to pay 50% over $250 of extraordinary medical. My ex sent me a bunch of receipts of nothing but co-pays ( for the month of Nov.) which for 1, doesn't even exceed $250 (total), and #2, are nothing but co-pays. Am I required to pay 50% of co-pays?
answered on Dec 1, 2021
Yes, co-pays qualify as "extraordinary medical expenses" under the Family Law Article of Maryland, but only to the extent that they, together with all other qualifying expenses, exceed $250 per year. The text of the law is as follows:
Family Law Code, Section 12-201(g)... Read more »
answered on Nov 30, 2021
It depends on the type of case, the issues, and what the hearing is for, which determines how much time is needed to prepare for it. A pre-trial scheduling conference takes no more than an hour or so of time, while a 2 or 3 day trial on conested issues can take 40 hours of trial preparation and... Read more »
So when do alimony stops my last child is 16 with child support also
answered on Nov 17, 2021
Review your judgment of absolute divorce and/or separation and property settlement ageement (if you have one) setting forth the terms of the alimony payment. Alimony can be for a definite terms, like 10 years, and then it ends, or it may be for an "indefinite" term, which means it... Read more »
He husband passed Oct 16, 2021 Now he's gone, I'm the bad one because I won't send 20,000 dollars immediately after his passing
answered on Nov 4, 2021
If you are being charged with a crime by the police or prosecuting authorities of the state, hire a criminal defense lawyer. If some family member or other person is just accusing you of elder abuse but is not an authorized representative of the State or local government having authority over... Read more »
There was nothing included in the divorce decree about life insurance or pension benefits. There are two adult children.
answered on Oct 19, 2021
Upon divorce, your rights under any existing will would have terminated. While Maryland does not have a law in place that automatically terminates an ex-spouse's designation as a beneficiary under a life insurance policy, some states have such laws (New York, e.g.), so if your divorce was... Read more »
I have 50/50 joint custody and my ex is anti-vax and anti covid-19 testing. I want to take my kids to a convention this weekend that requires testing and so I ran it by the kids first, with the intent to ask her after I talked to them. One of the kids told her before I had a chance and now... Read more »
answered on Oct 19, 2021
Is there a court order or judgment in place awarding one of you sole residential custody, or sole or final say in major medical decisions, or do you have shared custody or to you share those decisions equally? Is there a custody agreement in place that addresses the issue? You need to review your... Read more »
My ex had 3 kids with diseased wife, then 3 more with 2 other Woman. All carry his last name. His trust says:
any reference
to Grantor's "child" or "children" shall refer only to these
named persons. ** (Names 1st 3 kids)**
Any reference... Read more »
answered on Oct 1, 2021
The first question I’d want answered is, what is in the name of the trust? If he owned anything in his personal name, then those assets do not pass in accordance with his trust, but by intestate succession, so that would mean divide six ways. Only those assets titled in the name of the trust are... Read more »
I have dating with my girlfriend around 6 years, but one moment to another they don't permit me to see her.
answered on Sep 29, 2021
If there is a court ordered guardianship over her person, then you cannot do anything without her guardian's permission, unless the court order establishing the guardianship limits the guardian's authority in some way.
I responded to to a complaint against me.
answered on Sep 22, 2021
By filing the answer, the case is deemed a contested matter and will be treated as such (a trial on the merits will be scheduled) and --if this is in circut court-- a pretrial scheduling order setting forth various datesand deadlines in the case will be issued.
answered on Sep 3, 2021
There are attorneys who practice "education law" as well as focus on disability law and similar specialties. You should search for such a lawyer if you need to address or understand legal issues that arise (which you do not specify). Generally, childen with a disability (autism... Read more »
He didn’t receive a green card because he couldn’t prove the marriage was valid. I do not know his whereabouts but I would like an annulment is that possible
answered on Aug 26, 2021
Annulment is unlikely in this scenario. Divorce is available. Consult a lawyer to go over more details and what options you have.
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