Recent Blog Posts
Maryland Man Arrested for Assault in Insurrection at U.S. Capitol
We’ve all heard about the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6. A mob of Trump supporters stormed the capitol building. The aftermath led to injuries and deaths and threatened the security of lawmakers at Washington, D.C. One of those involved was a Maryland man who assaulted a police officer. The Clarksburg man… Read More »
How DUI Cases Differ on Maryland’s Highways
If you are arrested for driving while under the influence, will you get jail time? While you technically should follow Maryland law, not all offenders do. A recent investigation shows that those who are arrested for DUI face various penalties based on their location within Maryland. You would think that all drivers in Maryland… Read More »
Stages of Divorce Recovery
Recovering from a divorce can be a long process. This is especially true if the marriage lasted decades. It can be hard to move on and go from married life to a single person. There is no set time as for how long one should grieve. Everyone moves at their own pace. Some people… Read More »
Co-Parenting During the Holidays With COVID-19
In a divorce with children, judges make decisions based on the best interests of the children. As such, judges try to involve both the mother and father in the custody process. Children tend to spend their time during the holidays with both parents. Studies show that 50% of children from divorced families spend at… Read More »
Should You Remarry?
Many marriages end in divorce. And while divorce can be devastating, many people opt to tie the knot again in hopes of finding everlasting love. If you thought your first marriage was hard, expect your second one to be even harder. According to statistics, 50% of first marriages end in divorce. For second marriages,… Read More »
2 Men Charged With Bank Robbery
Many people think of robbing a bank as a way to get easy money. However, bank robbery is a felony crime that can result in decades in prison. And bank robbers almost always get caught thanks to surveillance cameras, anti-theft devices and fast-acting law enforcement officials. This was what happened on the afternoon of… Read More »
Man, Woman Face Fraud Charges for Instagram Scam
Social media has been used in recent years primarily to communicate with friends and family members. Businesses also use it to attract customers. Now social media is being used to commit crimes—primarily fraud. Two Maryland residents are facing fraud charges after running a check scam on Instagram. The 24-year-old man and 25-year-old woman were… Read More »
Massage Therapist Faces Sexual Assault Charges
Massage therapists have a tough job. Giving a massage can be seen as a sensual act, but an ethical therapist must show restraint. They cannot feel sexually attracted to patients or else they can lose their job and license. A highly esteemed massage therapist from Maryland is facing second-degree rape charges after an incident… Read More »
Keeping Costs Down in a Divorce
Many couples want to divorce, but don’t because of one main reason: money. Uncoupling is not cheap. The average cost of a divorce is roughly $15,000, but in some cases, it can be a lot more. This is a huge cost to bear, especially if one spouse is a stay-at-home parent or is otherwise… Read More »
Prenups Aren’t Just for the Wealthy
In the past several years, the notion of a prenuptial agreement has changed. In the past, such a legal document was reserved for primarily the rich and famous. Nowadays, prenups are becoming more and more common. They have especially become normalized among millennials who are planning to walk down the aisle. But why? Are… Read More »