Beginning on Oct. 1, 35 new laws went into effect across the state of Maryland. These laws fell under virtually every legal category, including laws relating to DUI penalties, workers' rights, public safety, narcotics and even the freedom of the press. Another area...
It's obvious to every American that you're innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, but it's very rare that Americans choose to defend themselves against traffic citations. This is usually because drivers have the false perception that it is exceedingly...
Unlike the marriage relationship, the parenting relationship continues long after a divorce is finalized. Many parenting options are available, but one of the more popular current options is referred to as co-parenting. This form of parenting is touted as an option...
A lot of Maryland residents going through divorce might question whether alimony is correct for them to pursue on a purely moralistic level. However, there are sound reasons why a spouse might need and want alimony, and based on these reasons, one can clearly...
It is not uncommon for a family law attorney to hear from individuals who are completely undecided about whether or not they should file for divorce. In these cases, it is the attorney's job to inform the individual about the various aspects of divorce they should be...
Your mind is full of questions. You or your spouse have decided to divorce, and you're not sure what will happen next. What about the kids? Who will get custody? The divorce isn't final, but you know it's going to happen. So you think about the idea of one of you...
A tragic car accident claimed the life of an 11-year-old girl in West Baltimore last week. The crash happened on a Saturday afternoon, a short time after 4:30 p.m. According to police, the vehicle that was carrying the children as passengers lost control at a high...
A divorce agreement -- especially when it comes to custody and visitation -- can be changed at any time if the proper circumstances present themselves. Indeed, circumstances change in life, and sometimes these changes necessitate an update to a custody or visitation...
Divorces that involve asset division and child custody are particularly complicated and heart-wrenching to navigate. Better they avoid getting divorced in the first place, right? Of course, the answer to this question is clear, but it's a lot easier said than done. No...
Most Maryland spouses who decide to go through a divorce will have tried everything they could to make their marriages work. Especially in cases that involve children and matters relating to child support and child custody, spouses usually don't give up on their...