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What is a peace order? A peace order is used to prevent someone from contacting another person. Peace orders do not apply to people that an individual is related to or has had a romantic relationship with at some point. Protective orders may be applicable in those...
What is child pornography? Child pornography is any material that shows one or more minors involved in sexual activities. This material may be a video, photos or other multimedia content. Child pornography is often distributed in print form or online. What are the...
What is a peace order? A peace order allows someone to seek relief from a person who is bothering them or interfering with their daily activities. The offender could be a co-worker, acquaintance or even a complete stranger. Peace orders are usually not filed against...
Perhaps you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage. Will you face a contested or an uncontested divorce? What is the difference between the two, and is there another option to consider? The traditional process In the state of Maryland, courts recognize a...
In this blog, we will cover the most frequently asked questions in regards to divorce in Maryland. This will cover everything from the types of divorce, how to file a divorce, and more. What types of divorce are there? Limited and absolute divorces can be requested in the state of Maryland. A limited divorce does not legally terminate a marriage.…
How Is Alimony in Maryland Determined? Alimony or spousal support is financial compensation that is granted to one person by their former spouse after a divorce. A judge will usually declare that a certain amount be paid to that party for a specified time period, although spousal support can be indefinite in some cases. The primary criteria that a judge…
What is Family Law Litigation? Family law litigation is the process of attempting to solve domestic issues in a court of law. A judge will review the case and evidence then hand down a decision. The orders made by a judge are legally binding. Both parties must agree to the orders given. If spouses or partners cannot agree on certain…
What Are Personal Loans? Personal loans are short term debt obligations. These loans are taken out from a credit union, bank or other similar lending institution. Most personal loans are repaid within one to ten years at the most. Most personal loans are unsecured. This means that they are not secured by any type of collateral. A lender will review…
Some couples may decide to combine their assets when they get married. This is accomplished by opening joint accounts. Most banks, credit unions, and other lending institutions allow partners to open joint checking and savings accounts. These accounts are commonly used to pay for home loans, utility bills, car loans and other expenses that are typically associated with a marriage.…
What Rights Do Women Have In a Divorce? A wife may receive custody of the children in a divorce. She may be given sole custody if the husband is found to be a danger to his family or is considered to be unfit as a parent. To receive sole custody, the wife will need to demonstrate that there have been…