Maryland Legal Blog
Handling a co-parent who is consistently late for pickups or drop-offs can be really frustrating. Consistent lateness in co-parenting may result from genuine challenges like work commitments, traffic or unforeseen emergencies. However, in some cases, lateness may be...
According to Maryland State Police statistics, law enforcement agencies across the state arrested over 127,000 people over the course of 2020. Any interaction with the police can be nerve-wracking, regardless of whether you're in danger of being arrested or not, and...
Parental alienation, defined by the American Bar Association as a rejection of a parent by a child that is "unequivocal, strident, without guilt or ambivalence, absolute and without justification," can negatively impact a child in a number of ways, both in the short...
When dealing with any legal matter, be it a criminal charge, a family law case, or something else altogether, it's normal to find yourself overwhelmed with questions about the legal process, potential outcomes, and different financial and emotional factors. This is...
While every criminal charge is serious in it's own right, few carry the severity and stigma of a sex offense. Whether it's indecent exposure, sex abuse of a minor, or rape, all sex offenses can bring with them heavy legal penalties ranging from fines and registration...
When dealing with any legal matter, be it a criminal charge, a family law case, or something else altogether, it's normal to find yourself overwhelmed with questions about the legal process, potential outcomes, and different financial and emotional factors....
While divorce cases may formally end following a judge's final decree, the court orders put in place as a part of that decree have a long lasting impact on the lives of both parties and others involved in the case, especially for children of divorce. The impact can be...
When dealing with any legal matter, be it a criminal charge, a family law case, or something else altogether, it's normal to find yourself overwhelmed with questions about the legal process, potential outcomes, and different financial and emotional factors....
With Thanksgiving already behind us, we’re officially in the throes of the holiday season, and while this time of year is often associated with joy, love, and togetherness, that’s unfortunately not always the case for some families. Sometimes life can get in the way...
If you or a loved one are dealing with a legal issue—whether it’s a criminal charge, a messy divorce, or a complex civil suit—two of the most important questions you may have are as follows: Do I need a lawyer? If I need one, how do I pick the right one for me? While...