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answered on Sep 15, 2020
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
I've contributed finally to the apartment with rent and utilities. My name isnt on the lease
answered on Sep 10, 2020
I suggest you contact an attorney for a consultation to discuss your rights to the apartment and your responsibilities for the rent and utilities. It is a marital home but your name is not on the lease so there are some special issues there.
The father had no idea that his daughter was being put up for adoption cause he was incarcerated
answered on Sep 9, 2020
If the father has been released, he can petition the court for access. It is unclear from the facts whether he will prevail or not. Either way, it is not something that I'd recommend he should take on by himself, he does need counsel.
I had a child custody hearing do I follow the new proposed orders or do I continue to follow court orders that were in place until signed by a judge and sent to me? In Maryland Ordered my magistrate I do not agree with orders
answered on Sep 9, 2020
Unless exceptions have been filed, you and the other parent can follow the new orders entered by the Magistrate.
He has helped me through high school and college now and has been very beneficial to my life. Now my mom is deciding to divorce and I'm about to lose my step-father, but I don't want to. I love my step-father a lot.
answered on Sep 1, 2020
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.
If I need to contact Adult Protective Services for someone in an abusive adult guardianship situation, should I be contacting them in the state the person is living in or in the state of jurisdiction for the guardianship?
answered on Aug 30, 2020
To be safe, I think you should contact both. There is no penalty for doing so. Especially if you believe that this person is being abused in some way.
answered on Aug 25, 2020
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
Child support was filed with the state. The Mom was advised because paternity will now be legally established, sole custody should be filed with family court as well.
answered on Aug 18, 2020
Without knowing the exact facts of the case and all parties involved, if that is the advice that she received, then she should follow it. You are correct in that a paternity action must be filed. Once paternity is established, mom can file for child support and custody. Good luck!
My taxes were applied to my child support arrears this year, as was my stimulus check of $2200. After those payments my arrears should have been paid off, but it's not showing up. I spoke with someone and only my state taxes have cleared, even though I filed my taxes at the end of January.... View More
answered on Aug 8, 2020
You should contact the Office of Child Support Enforcement in your County/City as soon as possible. Please keep in mind that things are a bit slow because of COVID so there may be limited staffing.
My baby mom give our child cps I was incarcerated so my mother got my child as care giver...cps check my home in every thing I had the baby at 8days old until 3 now she 2... because her mother didn't want her...I don't understand y my mom holding me back from having my child she was fine... View More
answered on Aug 6, 2020
From the information you provided, I suggest you contact an experienced family attorney in your area who has gone against CPS in the past.
I have texts, emails, and pictures to prove that my spouse had the opportunity and willingness to have an affair. The event took place 5 years ago and we have tried to reconcile but we are now to the point where she has left the residence three weeks ago. Our two sons (15 and 12) have remained at... View More
answered on Aug 6, 2020
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
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Have you parenting classes
Have you completed anger management classes
Are you enrolled in substance class
Are you working how can n you provide for child
What are your daycare plans
Who can help you in case of emergency with child
answered on Aug 6, 2020
These are discovery questions. They will help the attorney prepare their case. You should not ignore them simply because you do not understand them. If you fail to respond, the other attorney may file sanctions against you and ask the court to prevent you from entering evidence to prove your case... View More
My spouse/ abuser filed a restraining order before I had a chance to
answered on Aug 4, 2020
There will be a protective order hearing where the person who filed will have to present their case and the person accused will have an opportunity to defend him/herself.
My sons' are 9 and 12. They refuse to go back to their Father's house. We have 50/50 custody, but no schedule agreement filed with the court. After taking several comments from them out of context, my ex husband bagged up all their belongings from the house he shares with them and dropped... View More
answered on Aug 1, 2020
Given the limited facts above, I am unclear what you mean about 50/50 custody but no schedule agreement. If you are saying that there is no court order or involvement, then I'd wait and see if the matter blows over. Humans are complicated especially with emotions involved so this may just blow... View More
Long story short the mother of the child didn’t know who the father was when she was pregnant and gave birth. She now has my significant other on child support and Denise him his rights to see his son. In a way it looks as if she doesn’t want the father to be part of the child’s life. She... View More
answered on Jul 31, 2020
Whether or not he is on the birth certificate is irrelevant to his obligation to pay child support. If the child is his, he is legally obligated to support the child. If he would like a relationship with the child, he can file a custody matter where he asks for access. The mother cannot deny... View More
answered on Jul 30, 2020
You can change your name at any time, there is no set time requirement. However, you must not change your name for an illegal purpose such as evasion of creditors.
answered on Jul 30, 2020
You can obtain a copy of the original affidavit from the court.
They've taken away all my rights and are an abusive like stage when they drink (every night). I'm not sure if I can make it to 18 with them like this and I honestly dont know what to do. I dont want to get involved with CPS again and I cant live with my mom as of now. My boyfriends... View More
answered on Jul 30, 2020
Assuming that your grandparents have custody of you through a legal proceeding, to become emancipated (which will allow you to make your own decisions) you will have to file a petition for emancipation in the same custody case. There is no guarantee that it will work but I suggest that you contact... View More
Would pay support; she is trying to force me to take care of/be a part of the child's life. Told her at 4 weeks of pregnancy didn't want, we always used condoms. She said she was keeping the child and would take care of herself. She is separated from her husband, and has 3 different... View More
answered on Jul 30, 2020
In Maryland there is a presumption of paternity when a woman is married. As a result, her husband will have to overcome this presumption and if successful, (which he will most likely be based on your stated facts), mom can/most likely will go after the birth father for an establishment of paternity... View More
answered on Jul 16, 2020
You should have been notified. There should have been a filing with notice served to you. I do not practice in your state so I recommend that you speak to a local attorney.
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