by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 3 minutes
Get ready. When you read this story you will say “just like a lawyer!” A few years ago, I was driving my daughter and her best friend on an hour long trip. I wanted to listen to a podcast while I drove, and I didn’t want to force the girls to listen. They were talking...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 2 minutes
You might think it would be outrageous for a child to sue their own parent – or a husband to sue his wife – for negligence in a Waldorf, Maryland car accident. But yes, a family member can sue another family member for negligence in Maryland. When I explain, you will see how this makes...
by Dave Gormley | Posted in What's New With Us | Reading Time: 2 minutes
If we would all start wishing each other a Happy Independence Day we could move this holiday to the first Friday in July. With the 4th of July falling on a Monday, this year is a perfect example of why it would be better to celebrate Independence Day on a Friday. After all, Independence Day and...
by Nasheia Smith | Posted in Family Law | Reading Time: 2 minutes
Attorney Faces Suspension for Unethical Affair and Billing Scandal A divorce lawyer has been indefinitely suspended from practicing law after having an affair with his client. But that isn’t the worst part. He was also billing her for the time they were together conducting their affair! Wow. That is a new low! According to news...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 5 minutes
Tis the season for pool parties! They should be fun and not stressful. But some people worry about bad things happening. After all, a pool is a very dangerous thing to have in your home (statistically more dangerous than a gun. Did you know that?) Do you wonder what sort of liability you are taking...
by Nasheia Smith | Posted in Family Law | Reading Time: 3 minutes
(2025 Note: This post is about a Maryland legal case in 2021. The law changed in 2023. To learn about the new law, see our Free Legal Guide to Divorce.) To get a divorce in Maryland, you need “grounds.” The most common ground for getting divorced is the one year voluntary separation. To achieve that,...
by Dave Gormley | Posted in Bankruptcy & Foreclosure | Reading Time: 4 minutes
The Maryland and Federal Foreclosure Moratoriums are scheduled to end June 30th, 2021. So, starting July 1st the mortgage companies can start sending out new Notices of Intent to Foreclose. These notices are the start of the foreclosure process in Maryland. If you are behind on you mortgage do not wait to get this notice...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 21 minutes
Sometimes you need to go to court, but it just isn’t worth the money to hire a lawyer. If the lawyer’s fee would equal any recovery you get from the case, then why do it? That is why the judicial system created Small Claims Court. A non-lawyer should be able to get their day in...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 7 minutes
A Home improvement project gone wrong can cost you a LOT in time, money, and peace of mind. I have litigated several home improvement disputes over the years. Believe me, you want to avoid being in that position. It is stressful, and expensive. You can do a lot to avoid being in that situation if...
by Dave Gormley | Posted in Bankruptcy & Foreclosure | Reading Time: 2 minutes
Last year in 2020, I wrote an article about what to do with your government stimulus check. We’ve gotten two more since then, and my advice has changed. Last year the right answer was to save it as an emergency fund for the coming pandemic, and to use it to pay down debt if you...
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