by Dave Gormley | Posted in Bankruptcy & Foreclosure | Reading Time: 3 minutes
Recently, some clients have mentioned during their consults that they heard this is the “perfect” time to file for bankruptcy. While I certainly think bankruptcy is a good answer for many people, bankruptcy is not the answer for everyone. Is it a good answer for you? Like so many things in life the answer to...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 13 minutes
Sometimes, it is better to know what NOT to do before you find out what to do! This post will explain 6 things you can do that will ruin your Waldorf, Maryland car accident case. For more on what you SHOULD do after an accident case, click here. Now is the time you could make...
by Nasheia Smith | Posted in Family Law | Reading Time: 8 minutes
The breakup of a marriage is a painful and emotional process. In many ways it is the worst time to make smart decisions affecting your future. Yet it is very important that you do so. The decisions you make now can profoundly affect your life, and the lives of your children, for years. This post...
by Nasheia Smith | Posted in Family Law | Reading Time: 4 minutes
Experiencing an act of domestic violence is an overwhelming experience on several levels. Along with the psychological and physical trauma, you also face significant legal issues. You should get help – and you should get that help immediately. Below is list of resource that can help you deal many of the issues that you will...
by blackfin | Posted in DUI/DWI & Criminal Law | Reading Time: 4 minutes
This article explains what happens in a typical District Court case, and how you can prepare for it. Please read it over now so you will have an idea of where your case is headed and what to expect at your court dates. How District Court Criminal Cases Begin in Southern Maryland There are many...
by Dave Gormley | Posted in Bankruptcy & Foreclosure | Reading Time: 3 minutes
When someone here in Southern Maryland comes to me to file for bankruptcy they sometimes ask if they will ever be able to get a mortgage to buy a house. Many people just assume they never will be able to qualify for a mortgage in Maryland after filing a bankruptcy. That just isn’t true. I...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Workers' Compensation | Reading Time: 4 minutes
One of the (many) confusing things about workers’ comp comes up when you go back to work part time because your injury keeps you from working full time. You are losing money because of the injury, so you should be compensated, but you cannot get paid the same as when you were totally off work....
by Dave Gormley | Posted in Bankruptcy & Foreclosure | Reading Time: 6 minutes
This post gives you a road map of the “usual” Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. I wrote it to give my clients, and prospective clients, a good general outline of what to expect if you need file for bankruptcy. Of course, not all bankruptcy cases follow the usual format. Your case may take some detours...
by Dave Gormley | Posted in Bankruptcy & Foreclosure | Reading Time: 4 minutes
Filing for bankruptcy will probably not affect your credit as much as you think. If you are in a situation where bankruptcy is an option, your credit is probably bad already. So a bankruptcy may not do nearly as much damage as you may think. All credit reports will show your bankruptcy for a period...
by Dave Gormley | Posted in Bankruptcy & Foreclosure | Reading Time: < 1 minute
The Trustee meetings for most of the Eastern Shore take place in the Federal Building in Salisbury, Maryland. This building houses the Post Office, Federal Court House and other federal agencies. When you enter the building turn to your right and walk past the metal detector into the court room. Yes, the meetings will be...
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