Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

Re: husband adopting another womans child

Based on the limited information you have provided, I see no reason why your husband could not adopt his girlfriend's child. As for the money he hasn's paid to you, if your separation agreement is properly done it is a legal contract, and you could go to court to enforce it.It is unclear from your information whether the agreement applies to money to be paid after a divorce or money to be paid prior to a divorce, and the specific language in the agreement could make a big difference.

Re: husband adopting another womans child

Your husband may be able to adopt his girlfriends child. There are many factors involved in an adoption, such as the father would have to consent. A separation agreement, if documented and executed properly, is unenforceable contract that you can bring to court in a lawsuit. If your husband violated the terms of the separation agreement, you would be able to enforce the provisions. Unfortunately, with this limited information, I can only give you generalities, as far as whether your husband could adopt or your possible success with a separation agreement. I hope this is helpful.

Note *** - This response is intended for general information purposes only and not as legal advice and does not constitute an attorney client relationship with the sender. Since each person's situation is different, it would be impossible and unethical to give legal advice without a full conference as an attorney/client relationship would require, obtaining in-depth facts particular to that case.