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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…

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…

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…

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.…

What is Mediation? Mediation is used to help settle disputes. An impartial third party known as a mediator will sit down with both parties and listen to their concerns. The mediator will work with both sides to come up with an agreement that does not put one person at an unfair advantage. People have been using mediation services for years.…

A military family has one or more parents or adults who serve in the United States Armed Forces. Some family members may be related to one another by marriage, blood or adoption. Military families can also include surviving spouses of retired military members or people who were killed in active duty. Child Support. An active military member may be required…

What is Impaired Driving? Impaired driving is operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or other intoxicants. They can hamper a person’s decision-making abilities when they’re on the road. People who are caught in the state of Maryland may face severe penalties. They could be charged with a DWI or DUI. What is a DWI? Driving…

What is Contempt of Court? Contempt of court (also known as contempt) is the failure of a person to obey a court order. Contempt can also be used to describe behavior that interferes with or prevents justice from being properly administered. An individual who obstructs these processes or disobeys a direct court order can be charged with contempt of court…

 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…

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.…