by Nasheia Smith | Posted in Family Law | Reading Time: 3 minutes
Tales from the Courtroom Some horror stories in court are worse than any movie Hollywood ever came out with. We have some “horror stories” from lawyers about divorce cases they were involved in. On a popular website, there was a recent request for divorce lawyers to tell their most outrageous stories of divorce and child...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Workers' Compensation | Reading Time: 6 minutes
The Workers’ Comp Settlement Process: From Agreement to Payment in Maryland This post explains the process from the moment you agree to a settlement of your Maryland workers’ compensation claim, until you actually get a check in your hand. However, when it comes to workers’ compensation claim settlements, agreeing on the numbers is only the...
by Dave Gormley | Posted in Bankruptcy & Foreclosure | Reading Time: 4 minutes
by Dave Gormley | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 2 minutes
On my way to Bankruptcy Court in Greenbelt, I caught a story on WTOP that said that more than 2 million people who are still paying for AOL dial-up service actually have high-speed internet access. It would seem likely that many of these people are paying for a service they no longer use. As part of...
by Nasheia Smith | Posted in Wills & Estates | Reading Time: 2 minutes
Deciding it is time for a Will can be scary and stressful. It is easy to put writing one off until “tomorrow”. At Andrews, Bongar, Gormley & Clagett we can eliminate the stress and reduce the fear. The first step is to give us a call. Once you take the step to call us, we...
by Nasheia Smith | Posted in Wills & Estates | Reading Time: 6 minutes
What would happen to you if you had a major medical emergency, and you were in a coma or vegetative state? Unless you have already taken steps to provide legal instructions otherwise, the hospital will use all reasonable means to keep you alive – whether you want that or not. The document that gives you...
by Dave Gormley | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: < 1 minute
Remodeling before your sell? Find out why this may not pay. Dave Gormley and real estate agent Ken Montville discuss Ken’s blog post Home Improvements and Home Price. In the interview they discuss the idea of return on investment and home improvements. If you are getting ready to sell your home taking on major renovations...
by Dave Gormley | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 4 minutes
Do you think your child could be a model or an actor? If a talent scout says they’ve got a future in the business, you might be excited and flattered. But look out- you could be the target of a modeling scam. We don’t want to sound discouraging. We just want to give people a...
by Dave Gormley | Posted in Bankruptcy & Foreclosure | Reading Time: 4 minutes
Chapter 7 bankruptcy offers a fresh start for individuals. If you’re struggling with credit cards or medical bills, Chapter 7 can erase your debts within a few months. However, because it discharges most consumer debts, not everyone will qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (BAPCPA) requires...
by Dave Gormley | Posted in Bankruptcy & Foreclosure | Reading Time: 4 minutes
Alimony or spousal support is not dischargeable in bankruptcy. Bankruptcy can help you manage overwhelming debt, but it will not erase domestic support obligations. Or, if you receive spousal support, you will not lose it if you file for bankruptcy. Our attorneys have been handling bankruptcy cases in Southern Maryland for over 30 years. We...
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