by Kathryn Lawryszek | Posted in Family Law | Reading Time: 4 minutes
Maryland divorce laws are getting a major overhaul this year, effective October 1, 2023. These changes are designed to bring Maryland into the modern age and make getting a divorce less time consuming and expensive. It is also supposed to dramatically cut down the fighting between divorcing couples. While that last goal remains to be...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 4 minutes
The Maryland legislature was unusually busy this past session, and they passed a lot of new Maryland laws. Some took effect in July (like the marijuana legislation) but most take effect October 1, 2023. While hundreds of laws are passed each year, we have tried to focus on the laws most likely to affect you...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 5 minutes
Who pays for your damages in a Waldorf car accident case, or another type of Waldorf personal injury case? Most people know an insurance company is footing the bill after an accident. Our society has evolved in such a way as to require car insurance for almost everything we do. Talk to a Waldorf personal...
by Nasheia Smith | Posted in Wills & Estates | Reading Time: 4 minutes
It is an all too common story – a family ended up in litigation because the mother had no will. But in this case, we all know who the mother is, and she was certainly rich and famous enough that this never should have happened. A will is a simple legal document that is easily...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 4 minutes
In a recent personal injury case in another state, a jury awarded $7 billion (yes, that is with a “b”) in punitive damages to the family of a lady who was murdered by her cable repairman. This award was on top of $375 million in actual compensatory damages for the personal injury case. Could something...
by Dave Gormley | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 4 minutes
Even in our increasingly digital world, you still have some important legal documents that are probably still in hard copy, and must be properly protected. If your most important documents are just shoved into a drawer, or a cheap metal filing cabinet, then you are going to have a HUGE headache if something goes badly....
by Dave Gormley | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 4 minutes
This is a cautionary tale. Read this to find out what NOT to do for your children. You can be forced to pay for the divorce and child support debts of someone else, if you do this one very common thing. What if you suddenly had your entire life savings drained dry due to your...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 9 minutes
This post explains how property damage claims are handled in a Maryland car accident case. We will explain what is covered, what is not, and how to protect yourself during this process The at-fault driver (really their insurance company) has to pay for damages to your property, just like they have to pay for your...
by Dave Gormley | Posted in Bankruptcy & Foreclosure | Reading Time: 5 minutes
Chapter 13 bankruptcy can be a lifeline for individuals and families looking to restructure their debts and start anew. However, potential clients often ask us, Can you be denied for a chapter 13 bankruptcy? The answer is yes. The chapter 13 bankruptcy process isn’t straightforward, and courts will reject a chapter 13 bankruptcy filing in...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 4 minutes
Charitable giving is wonderful and noble. Our firm supports a number of local charities and community organizations. I know the importance of their fund raising. However, we also know that some people try to use a fake charity to scam others out of their money. So we would like to give you some tips to...
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