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The father and I share legal custody. I have primary physical custody of my child. The father visits the child from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday every other weekend. Our agreement is silent regarding relocating. ANSWER You must inform the father as...
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In January my son’s father took me back to court trying to obtain 50/50 custody and a modification of child support. I feel he only wanted 50/50 custody in order to decrease his child support. In the end, he did not get what he wanted. He is now attempting to re-file....
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I am currently going through mediation for divorce in Maryland. Our trial dates are set for February 2019. My wife is currently on my health insurance. Do I have to sign my wife up for insurance for 2019 if she has it available to her through her employment? ANSWER...
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My paperwork was finalized last month. The defendant had to be served by county sheriff’s department and I’m not sure if they have been served yet. It’s been nearly one month. ANSWER The defendant has 30 days after he is served if he lives in Maryland and 60 days if...
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My child’s mother and I are both listed on our daughter’s birth certificate. She wants me to have full custody. Since we agree do we still need to go to Court? ANSWER Yes, you need a court order for custody. Without a court order you will not have the rights you want....
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My wife has a 5-year-old son from a previous relationship. The child had been living with my wife’s parents prior to us getting married. The closest thing he ever had to a male role model prior to me was my wife’s grandfather. They developed a bond. The child now...
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My ex and I have been separated and divorced for 3 years now. We decided to do 50/50 custody of the kids. Then times got hard for me. I have a good job but it’s not enough to pay all my bills. My ex won’t watch the kids so I can work a part-time job to pay rent and...
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My ex-husband has custody of my son. He has a very stressful job and I have reason to believe that he is abusing drugs, specifically cocaine. My son has described his erratic behavior and I’ve seen hints of what I believe is my ex high on drugs. I also have a friend...
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Plantiff (ex-spouse) over-stated how much I was in arrears. So, the Magistrate reported in her Findings of Fact that I was in arrears by $10,000 in Oct 2017, then 6 months later, the arrears was $4,000. Despite that, I was found in contempt for NOT paying $300 a month...
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I have a five year old son whom I have in my care full time. He hasn’t met his dad and I receive no child support from the father. I was told he can be ordered to pay child support even if he never met his son. Is that true? ANSWER Every child needs to be supported by...
