Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

Custody

I filed complaint. Papers served. Answer filed 10 days late by Defendant. What do I do next?


Asked on 3/06/09, 5:33 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Lindsey Moran Mitchell & Moran

Re: Custody

You have a couple of options. the next step is to receive a date from the court. This will probably be a date for a scheduling conference. You can also use this time to send your discovery requests. Discovery is a tool used to get information from the opposing party. There are specific guidelines you have to follow, otherwise the opposing party will not be forced to answer it.

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Answered on 3/06/09, 8:26 am


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