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.…
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The Two Types of Contempt of Court in Maryland
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…
How Do You Terminate Child Support Once the Child “Ages Out?” Lawyer Says…
This week on Lawyer Says, our Family Law attorneys discuss how and when a Maryland child support order is terminated due to a child “aging out.” The Question: How do I go about ending my obligated child support payments as my kids age out? Is the order automatically terminated, or do I need to hire a lawyer to petition for…
Can You “Accidentally” Violate a Protective Order? Lawyer Says…
On the latest installment of our Lawyer Says series, our family law team explains the implications of someone “accidentally” violating a protective order by running into the petitioner in public. The Question: I have a final protective order against my ex. What happens if we accidentally bump into each other in public? I was granted a final injunction for protection…
Who Has the Authority to Grant a Warrant in Maryland? Lawyer Says…
In this week’s installment of our “Lawyer Says” series, our Criminal Defense team discusses who has the authority to issue and grant warrants in the state of Maryland. The Question: In Maryland, can anyone besides a judge issue or grant a warrant? Does anyone besides a judge have authority to issue a warrant? The Answer: In certain instances, yes, someone…
What Should I Do if My Spouse Married Me for A Green Card? Lawyer Says…
This week on Lawyer Says, our family law team discusses what to do when you suspect that marital fraud was committed in the name of obtaining a green card. The Question: What can I do if my spouse married me just so that they can get a green card? I just want out of the marriage. Hi everyone I made…