Recent Blog Posts
5 Ways Seniors Can Plan Not to Be Victims in Retirement
As we age, our needs change, our goals change, and sometimes our physical and mental abilities can change. It’s just a fact of life that we all decline in some way as we age. With this in mind, wise people plan for these natural declines. An estate plan is part of that wise planning… Read More »
Is Paternity Fraud a Real Problem?
So, perhaps you’ve heard rumors about paternity fraud. So-called fraud cases involve situations where a woman has claimed that a man is the father of a child in order to collect child support or other support or assistance, all the while knowing the child is not his. While this is often reported as a… Read More »
Extra Considerations When Lawyers Get Divorced
There’s a common misconception that all lawyers know all forms of law. Just like other professionals, there are a number of practice areas, and it’s very difficult to know them all. When lawyers get divorced, it can present a host of special challenges, whether the lawyer knows divorce or not. At the Law Offices… Read More »
5 Unusual Disputes in Modern Divorce
Historically, divorces were about children and money. In 2019, however, people are fighting about way more than just those two things. With technology expanding rapidly and the nature of marriage taking on a totally different meaning in some cases, divorces are simply getting more complicated. Call the Maryland divorce attorney at The Law Offices… Read More »
3 Times You Should Consider a Post-Nuptial Agreement
Who says married couples can’t get a prenup? Actually, many people who have been married for years choose to execute written marital agreements. Of course, in a perfectly happy marriage, it may be a bit troubling if your partner approaches you to ask for a postnuptial agreement. Nevertheless, there are times when it might… Read More »
Immigrant Criminal Defense
When an undocumented immigrant is arrested, it generally means double punishment. First, the person will likely be charged and presented with the potential for criminal indictment in the United States. Second, the federal government may move for forcible removal from the country. Because an undocumented immigrant is not a U.S. citizen, many of the… Read More »
Moving After a Divorce
Parents who are going through a divorce are often concerned about whether they will be limited in their ability to take jobs, move out of the area, or re-marry someone who lives in another state. These relocation decisions are not to be taken lightly, because Maryland law does put limits on relocation, at least… Read More »
Can the Insurance Company Refuse to Pay Because I Wasn’t Wearing My Seatbelt?
In a word, no. Maryland is one of about 30 states that reject the so-called seatbelt defense. If you are injured in a motor vehicle crash caused by someone else, you should be allowed to recover monetary compensation without regard to whether you had your seatbelt on at the time. Here’s how insurance companies… Read More »
4 Things Every Separation Agreement Should Contain
If you are preparing to go through a divorce in Maryland, you may find it a bit upsetting to learn that you will not likely be able to get your divorce finalized for up to a year. This is due to Maryland divorce laws that require you to either allege grounds for divorce or… Read More »
What is Nolo Contendere?
For those who are facing criminal or minor traffic offenses in Maryland, there are a lot of terms and legal phrases to learn and understand. Just a minor misapprehension of terminology can make a big difference when it comes to points on your license, insurance premiums, and even your own freedom. Let The Law… Read More »