by Nasheia Conway | Posted in Family Law | Reading Time: 5 minutes
There are some family law cases that are not contested. This means the parties are able to address the issues and come to an arrangement or an agreement that works for both of them. These cases are said to be “uncontested.” However, you still have to present evidence at a hearing. The court cannot just...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 2 minutes
(Originally posted 2011 and update in 2019) The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) may have done something right for a change. Do you want to make sure the right people can be contacted in a medical emergency when you can’t speak for yourself? Do you want to be sure YOU can be contacted in an...
by Nasheia Conway | Posted in Family Law | Reading Time: 6 minutes
Now, right before the busy marriage season starts, is a good time to bring up this tough topic. Nobody likes to think of divorce before a marriage. But face facts – 50% of marriages end up that way. It is a realistic possibility for anyone. So. Got your prenuptial agreement? People think of marriage as...
by Dave Gormley | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 3 minutes
In Maryland you will often see cases where the lender just sues the cosigner. This can be very frustrating for the cosigner of a loan. People in this situation who come to us for a bankruptcy consult or civil litigation consult to try to fight the suit often ask “Can they do this?” The short...
by Dave Gormley | Posted in Bankruptcy & Foreclosure | Reading Time: 3 minutes
Some people count on their tax refund to pay for their summer vacation or swimming pool membership. However, many others count on their refund to help them get caught up on their credit cards and other bills. When you file for bankruptcy you have to count as an asset the tax refund that you are...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Workers' Compensation | Reading Time: 6 minutes
This article explains Orders of the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission, what will happen next, and how we can appeal if you do not like the result. I always call people about these Orders, but I often see my mail early or late so we may not be able to talk immediately. Call me if you...
by Nasheia Conway | Posted in Family Law | Reading Time: 4 minutes
You don’t ever want your divorce to make the news. Frankly, that is a good general goal to have in any legal proceeding. A recent news item out of Philadelphia (where else?) provides an excellent example of how NOT to handle marital property disputes during your divorce. Read on to find out how you SHOULD...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Workers' Compensation | Reading Time: 2 minutes
You just received the summary and confirmation of your workers’ compensation claim from the Workers’ Compensation Commission (WCC). This is a normal step in any workers’ comp claim. This is really a summary form of the claim we submitted for you. It does have some special information in it, however. This post explains what this...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Workers' Compensation | Reading Time: 4 minutes
This post covers various issues that arise when an injured employee returns to work after a workers’ compensation accident. Returning to work after an injury is a major milestone. Many injured workers’ comp claimants cannot ever return to work. Their whole life changes, and that can be very hard to handle. If you are able...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Workers' Compensation | Reading Time: 10 minutes
If you are reading this, we are at the end of your workers’ compensation claim. At this stage, there are several options and you have to make several decisions. I created this post so you can review your options and understand the basics before we discuss exactly how this would work in your case. This...
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