The Basics of Bankruptcy – When and How to File in Maryland
Life is hard, and sometimes things take a turn for the worse financially. If you find yourself...
Maryland Legal News & Guides
The latest articles from James Crawford Law on Maryland legal news, how-to guides, and more.
5 Tips for Your Day in Court - Going in Prepared Ahead of Time
Being charged with a crime is a jarring and terrifying experience. If you find yourself out on...
Fighting a Marijuana Charge – A Guide to Cannabis Laws in Maryland
Marijuana usage is a hot-button topic in the country nowadays. With states pushing to legalize,...
Modifying Your Divorce – How to Modify Your Divorce Agreement in Maryland
If you have been through the divorce process, you might wonder if the final agreement reached...
Guide to Guardianship – A Comprehensive Look into Custody Arrangements
Dealing with divorce, medical hardship, or sudden loss is hard—especially if you ate taking care...
What Evidence is “Admissible Evidence” in Sex Crime Cases?
Going in blind to sex crime allegations is a dangerous thing. You may know your charges are...
Can I Pay My Rent with PPP Loan Money? – Understand Loans and Fraud
With the introduction of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans as a viable way to sustain a...
CPS and Divorce – When Two Tense Situations Mix
Many additional factors might make divorce that much more complicated—having Child Protective...
Accused of PPP Loan Fraud? – The Pandemic, Fraud, & Your Legal Options
At the beginning of the pandemic, the U.S. Government opened the doors for small businesses and...
Death After Divorce – Necessary Steps to Take During Divorce to Safeguard Your Family’s Future
Life is unpredictable—unfortunately, so. You never know when and how something tragic might...
Maryland Alcohol Laws – How to Avoid Getting Charged for Having a Good Time
When you think of an alcohol crime, what comes to mind? DUIs? DWIs? Those are definitely the...
Cohabitants and Cosigners – Your Legal Rights as an Unmarried Couple
All relationships are different. Though the commitment of marriage may provide a couple with new...
Can Parents Kidnap Their Child? – A Guide to Custody and Parental Kidnapping
There are many instances where different fields of law intersect with each other. At the...
Domestic Abuse and the Law – How to Get Help in a Compromising Time
An abusive relationship or environment cultivates more than an unhealthy living situation—it can...
Did I Commit Fraud? – A Guide to Fraud, Counterfeit, and Forgery
The United States federal government and the state of Maryland take fraud and fraud-related...
Divorce Over 50 – A Guide to Late-Life Divorce
You might think it is not common, but late-life divorces happen much more frequently than...
Who Are “Kingpins?” – Drug Charges from the Top-Down
It might sound like something from a comic, but kingpin charges are real and have serious...
Caught by a YouTuber – Vigilante Justice and Child Solicitation
You might be aware of the popular show “To Catch A Predator,” which aired on Dateline NBC from...
Grandparents, Pets, and Holidays – A Gude To Family Life After Divorce
As someone with a family, you might have a few questions about aspects of your life that might...