Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland
confused and mad
I have been dating a man now for 5 years and we are set to be married soon. He was once married 7 years ago and has a young daughter from the short lived marriage. For the past 5 years that I have been with him, his ex wife and him have been batteling over custody and child support. Yes, the man and I live together and EVERYTHING was in my name, now I am ordered to attend court and bring MY W-2 forms, tax records, cancelled checks etc. First may I say that my father was served my court papers and not me! I am MAD!! What right does she and her lawyer have to request my private records...do you think she has any chance getting her hands on MY HARD WORKED MONEY....one thing...my boyfriend was previously on a house with me, then when we re-fi, he came off b/c his credit is low. I am frustrated and mad....why does the crazy ex always win???? and what should I do? Does his ex have any chance on getting MY Money from the house I invested in, and made all the payments on, if his name is only on the Deed? Please Help!!
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: confused and mad
You have no obligation to support your fiance's daughter, so you should not have to produce these records. Also, unless you live with your father, and the subpoena was served at the residence, it is unenforceable, because it wasn't properly served on you. It sounds like your fiance's ex is trying to harass him into a better child support payment or thinks she can prove that he is hiding money from earnings in your accounts. I suggest you file a motion to quash the subpoena. Discuss this with your fiance's lawyer.
Re: confused and mad
If the case is in Maryland, it will be difficult for his ex to obtain the information. If she did not serve you with a subpeona to produce the documents personally, you are not obligated to do anything. Additionally, you can file a Motion to Quash the subpeona. Your financial status is not relevant. His ex will say that you provide payments to him and that amount should be provided. Most judges will not allow much more than just producing joint tax returns (which at this point for you there should not be any with your fiancee) and testimony as to what you may pay him directly, if any. If you need additional assistance please feel free to contact me at [email protected]
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