Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland
State of Maryland --- My ex-fiance has filed a motion through his lawyer to have custody determined and have child support modified. I am unable to pay my lawyer the 2K retainer fee, so i'm going to attempt to file all paperwork on my own. Our daughter has always been in my physical custody and I am not concerned about him "taking" her from me. I would like to persue sole physical custody, joint legal custody, and offer visitation of every other weekend fri-sun pending we meet half way to transport since he has moved an hour away. My question is - I printed out the paperwork to respond to the motion and weather I agree or disagree with all topics. From what I understand I have to submit this to the court clerk as well as send a copy to his lawyer. Is there any other paperwork I should be filling out? Thank you for your help!
2 Answers from Attorneys
Both of you will have to file financial statements with the court on the court-approved form. You ought to seek a reduced fee or possibly even a pro bono (free) lawyer if you income qualify. Contact your county bar association for a referral--you can get a very inexpensive consultation with a family attorney who can assist you.
To add to Robert's answer, there are multiple resources available to help you find a potential attorney to assist you. Your county bar association can provide you with a referal and also the names and numbers of other organizations that can possibly help. In Baltimore County they now have a Lawyer in the Lobby in addition to the ProSe office, both of whom give free advice. You would not want to operate on yourself. You would want to hire a doctor. Likewise, you do not want to go to court without a lawyer.
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