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 of...
Maryland Legal News & Guides
The latest articles from James Crawford Law on Maryland legal news, how-to guides, and more.
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 unfair...
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 happen...
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 most...
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 charges...
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 imagined....
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 2004...
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...
Sex Crimes as a Juvenile – What to Expect if Charged Under 18
You might assume most cases of sexual assault are committed by adults; however, recent data...
Immunity – A Guide to Pleading the Fifth and Witness Immunity
If you are asked to testify to a crime you witnessed, you will want to consult a lawyer.
What Makes Maryland Divorces Take So Long? How to Speed Things Up.
Update: This blog has been updated corrected from it's original publishing date.
Ever wondered how...
Service Members & Family Law – Understanding Military Divorce
Whether active duty, reserve, or the spouse of a service member, you might not have the answers to...