Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland
Family law
My ex has recently changed my sons name illegally in maryland and the judge has vacated the original name change. She has refused to change his legal documents back to his original name and has now taken him to Canada on vacation with the name on his papers that was vacated. What options do I have? Please help. Is she in contemp of court?
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Re: Family law
She could be in contempt of court if she has directly violated a judge's order to redo the paperwork. Merely setting aside the previous order wouldn't give rise to contempt charges. If the judge's rescission of the order was after a hearing in which he/she heard your side of the story and then ruled that the name change was inappropriate, you could file a motion asking for a court order requiring her to reacquire and use the correct name documents. However, if the order was because you weren't given an opportunity to participate, she will undoubtedly start the procedure again so that you can have your "day in court".
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