Monthly Archives: December 2019
Risk of Divorce Based on Years of Marriage
Some couples are married until death do them part. Others call it quits after a year of marriage. Some stick it out for five years. Many get the “seven year itch” and become less and less satisfied with marriage. Some are married for 20 or 30 years before divorcing in their retirement years. The… Read More »
Pros and Cons of Divorce Mediation
For some couples, divorce is inevitable. The spouses just can’t get along, so there’s no point staying unhappily married. There’s also no point in fighting and making things worse. To avoid a contentious divorce, many couples opt for mediation. Mediation allows a couple to work on issues in a divorce through communication and negotiation… Read More »
Fight Unrealistic Expectations in a Marriage
Are you considering marriage in the near future? If so, what are your expectations? Do you expect your husband to work so you can be a housewife? Do you expect your wife to cook, clean, take care of the kids and work outside of the home? Expectations can be good in a marriage. They… Read More »
Maryland Woman Steals $1 Million From Employer, Faces Fraud Charges
When hiring a bookkeeper or other position that deals with finances, trust is key. Unfortunately, many of those who deal with money take advantage of their employers. They take money for personal use—often a little here and there—and it slowly adds up. The employer does not catch it until it is too late. This… Read More »
Changes to Maryland’s Sexual Harassment Laws
A person typically has to work 40 hours per week. Given that they spend so much time away from home, they should be able to work in an environment that is free of harassment and hostility. However, many are subject to offensive behavior, such as sexually suggestive letters, lewd comments and jokes, sexual anecdotes,… Read More »
Baltimore Man Indicted for Causing Fentanyl Overdose Death
Drug possession is a common crime, but that doesn’t make it a minor infraction. Drug crimes, particularly those that involve trafficking, are punished harshly. That’s because drugs are not safe. A person can also face serious penalties when they sell drugs that lead to death. This was the case for a 26-year-old man from… Read More »
How to Handle a High Asset Divorce
Any type of divorce can be a complicated affair, but a high asset divorce can be especially challenging. High asset divorces are different from the average divorce. Typically, multiple types of assets are involved, and each one can involve hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars. Handling this type of divorce is not… Read More »
What Not to Do in a Divorce
If you are considering a divorce, you have probably received a lot of advice as to what you should do. Family and friends may have told you to hire a lawyer, get your financial documents in order and be civil to your spouse throughout the process. While this is good advice, there are some… Read More »
Maryland Man Convicted of Fentanyl Distribution
Drug crimes are common in Maryland and other parts of the country. Drug trafficking can net huge sums of money, since people are willing to pay top dollar for certain drugs. Some drug rings can net millions of dollars. A man from Anne Arundel County was recently convicted of conspiring to sell fentanyl, among… Read More »
Man Charged with Child Sex Abuse After Groping Child on Train
Abusing a child in any way is never acceptable. However, some adults seem to think it is OK to touch a child in an inappropriate manner. Many children don’t know what to do in these situations, so they allow the abuse to continue. Some older children, however, are proactive and know to contact police… Read More »