Lengthy marriages lasting many decades can still end in divorce. These so-called gray divorces usually involve couples aged 50 or older, who often face more complex situations when it comes to asset division and other issues. While the process can seem overwhelming,...
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Maryland Sex Offender Registry: Tier 1 Offenses Explained
What is the sex offender registry? The sex offender registry is a database compiled of people who have committed certain sexual crimes. Each state maintains its own registry. This data is updated regularly as new cases have been decided and as people are required to...
A Guide to Preparing Children for Divorce
Preparing Children for Divorce in Maryland There are many reasons why couples decide to divorce. One partner may have been unfaithful. A person could have paid more attention to their job than their spouse. Couples could have simply fallen out of love with one...
Stalking in Maryland Defined
What is stalking? Stalking, in legal terms, is defined as threatening, harassing or following a particular person. The purpose of those activities may be to cause fear for their own safety. The victim may worry that the perpetrator will inflict bodily harm to them or...
What are the elements of perjury?
When giving testimony in court, participants must take an oath pledging that they are telling the truth. Failure to provide truthful testimony can end up in an accusation of perjury. Because it is a serious crime, it is important for those providing testimony to...
Final Protective Orders in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
What is a protective order? A protective order prevents one person from contacting another. The order may prohibit someone from visiting a certain individual at their school, job or home. They may also be required to stop threatening or harming that person. Who can...
Harassment in Maryland: What Does it Look Like?
What is harassment? Harassment is currently defined by Maryland law as any act or behavior that intentionally bothers or annoys a person in a public setting. Such actions are usually repeated, lack a legal purpose, and continue even after the specific individual or...
Temporary Protective Orders in Maryland Explained
What is a protective order? Protective orders are designed to prevent one person from contacting another. The person that a protective order is sought against may have harassed a specific individual (also known as the petitioner) in some way. They could have also...
Sexual Assault in Maryland: The Different Types and Penalties
What is sexual assault? Sexual assault (or sexual offense) is an action that happens when one person either forces or threatens another person to involuntarily engage in a sexual act, or if the perpetrator sexually touches their victim without that person’s...
Interim Protective Orders in Maryland Frequently Asked Questions
What is a protective order? A protective order will legally prevent a person from contacting another. Protective orders are usually sought against someone whom an individual has had a romantic relationship with. It could be a husband, wife or partner. They may also be...