Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland
custody
i was served papers for divorce and the court day passed. i tried to answer and found out i was doing it wrong. now she didnt inform me of date and got custody and awarded child support. can i do a petiton and get my kids back. she has been unfair with everything and need help
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: custody
You may have precluded doing anything about this by failing to act in a timely fashion, but I suggest you find yourself an experienced family attorney to explore your options. If you can't afford an attorney, contact the bar association in your county and ask about their pro bono or reduced fee attorney referral programs. Child support is almost always based upon the parents' incomes taken from a schedule, so if the amount you've been ordered to pay is based upon your actual income and hers, it's unlikely you'll be able to change that.
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