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Q: Do I need permission from my ex-wife to get my kids covid tested.

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... View More

Mark Oakley
Mark Oakley
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... View More

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Q: My ex was tested for covid our son is suppose to be with him this weekend. Can I keep him if his results aren't back

If the results are negative I will gladly send him there but if they aren't back or are positive can I get in trouble for keeping him home when it is his weekend. He insists that he is pick him up regardless. I have already had him my weekend this month so I can't just trade weekends with him

Elizabeth Pugliese
Elizabeth Pugliese
answered on Nov 26, 2020

Tallk to your ex. See if you can switch weekends or make it up later. You have to follow the court order but you can work out an arrangement if you both agree.

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Q: If a man gets a married woman pregnant in Maryland, who is responsible for baby, biological dad or husband?

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

Marie-Yves Nadine Jean-Baptiste
Marie-Yves Nadine Jean-Baptiste
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

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Q: I have 100% physical and legal, my ex has a day visit every other weekend, what happens if my ex won't return child?

I have 100% Physical and Legal custody, for safety reasons (alcohol abuse and mental instability), my child goes for a visit every other weekend for a day visit that has to be supervised by the ex's parents. So far during Covid-19 things have gone smooth, outside of angry texts, drop off and... View More

Mark Oakley
Mark Oakley
answered on Apr 24, 2020

The courts are still hearing and processing emergency matters, so an emergency motion could be filed -- although in the case of your scenario, you may not want to wait the day or so it could take to get in front of a judge if this happens on a Sunday or Saturday when no judges are sitting. Most... View More

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