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... View More

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

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)... View More

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... View More

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... View More

You can go to the police or the Commissioner to file charges.

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... View More

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... View More

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... View More

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... View More

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.

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.

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... View More

Annulment is unlikely in this scenario. Divorce is available. Consult a lawyer to go over more details and what options you have.

No. The POA naming you as attorney-in-fact for your mom does not authorize you to act in her place as the attorney-in-fact under another person's POA. In the absence of the significant other's ability to designate another agent to act, it will be necessary to petition the court and be... View More

A child born to a married woman in Maryland is presumed to be the child of the husband. The actual biological father would have to petition to establish paternity through a blood test. Custody and visitation is a separate matter decided upon by the court. Once paternity is established, the... View More

Emancipation is a very personal thing and should not be taken lightly. There are certain barriers to emancipation such as the need to have a prior child custody case. If you are being abused and/or neglected and you are a minor, it is a good idea to reach out to your local Department of Social... View More

The question is not one of fraud, but of ethics and bias, or the appearance of bias, which would require the judge to recuse themselves. Such decisions are left to the judge, but a party may raise the issue by motion, asking the judge to recuse themselves. The party doing so has to weigh the risk... View More

If there's a court order directing payment of child support, it remains in place until one of the parents files a motion to modify it, based on a change of circumstances. So, unless that happens, and the court makes a modification based on the motion, then nothing changes. If the other... View More

Maryland is a two party consent state. This means that you need the consent of all parties to record a conversation where there is an expectation of privacy or it is a crime.