by Nasheia Smith | Posted in Family Law | Reading Time: 5 minutes
The old woman who lived in a shoe probably never wondered if she was a parent. She had so many children, how could she not know? But for some people, it is not that obvious – at least from a legal perspective. What about grandparents who raise their grandchildren as their own? Are they simply...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Legal Comment | Reading Time: 4 minutes
I liked playing constitutional lawyer last time, so I will try my hand at it again. Another big court case you are hearing about is the fight over whether the White House can release Trump documents to the January 6th committee. The appeals court just said yes those documents can be released, and that case...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 4 minutes
You should get life insurance to protect the loved ones you may leave behind. And you probably think your loved ones are perfectly safe after you sign on the dotted line. But did you know that in Maryland, your life insurance can legally refuse to pay out sometimes? I had a case years ago where...
by Nasheia Smith | Posted in Family Law | Reading Time: 11 minutes
If you are in an abusive relationship, it may seem as if you have few options and nowhere to turn. But that is not true. You can and should remove yourself and your children from the abuser. And in Maryland, you have many tools at your disposal to make that happen. One is filing for a...
by Dave Gormley | Posted in Bankruptcy & Foreclosure | Reading Time: 5 minutes
Here in Southern Maryland most people would find it impossible to work or even live without a car. For most people it is critical to know what they have to do to keep their car when they file for bankruptcy. If that car has a loan on it you also need to understand the steps...
by Dave Gormley | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: < 1 minute
Years ago my daughter adopted a great dane. He is now passed on, but he became a part of our family. If you think we are crazy to have a great dane you should take some time to learn about this great bread of dog. When I realized we were coming up on the anniversary...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 4 minutes
What is the law regarding parents allowing teens to drink? Is it ever legal? How far can parents go in allowing underage drinking? We will explain the laws about allowing underage drinking at your home, and the possible civil and criminal penalties you could face. We also provide links to some great resources for talking...
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 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 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,...
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