After the end of a marriage or a romantic relationship with the other parent of your children, you will need to create a parenting plan or custody order. Child support will also be part of the plan. Courts will consider support amounts based on the needs of the...
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Year: 2022
A few facts you should know about the Miranda Warning
Most people have a hard time making good decisions when they feel stressed out, and getting arrested is no exception. Sadly, police know this. When under arrest, many will attempt to put the pressure on. Some officers will threaten, lie, and claim they are "helping...
What is post-conviction relief?
A criminal defense attorney plays multiple roles in providing defense to an individual facing charges, including before, during and after trial. Criminal defense attorneys are particularly useful in pursuing what's known as post-conviction relief. A defense attorney's...
Unforeseen consequences of a DUI
Maryland, like many states, have passed strict penalties for those convicted of DUI. In Maryland, first time offenders can face a steep fines, jail time, loss of a license among others. Many drivers may be aware of this is all or part. But many drivers may not be...
Do you need a post-decree modification after a Maryland divorce?
There are two ways that couples end up with enforceable support and custody orders at the end of a divorce. Some couples file uncontested divorces because they either have a marital agreement clarifying their obligations to one another or they negotiated with one...
Do you know the penalties for DUI in Maryland?
Plenty of people go out for the night not thinking about the risk of driving while intoxicated. Unfortunately, even with the best intentions, some people do get pulled over for driving dangerously or recklessly. They may be charged with DUI and arrested. If this...
Mediation can help to protect children in divorce
When you and your spouse decide it's time to move ahead with a divorce, it's not always easy to know how to protect your children from the emotional trauma of the family splitting up. Most of us know families that have gotten divorced. Some of us have even experienced...
In divorce, what happens to assets, debts amassed while married?
The division of property and debt accumulated during the marriage is among the top areas that require scrutiny in divorce proceedings. Who gets to keep what property? And who will be stuck with certain debts? The rule to remember and understand is that any asset or...
Unintentional probation violations
Probation represents another chance at freedom, but with numerous strings attached. One slip-up and that freedom could disappear. For those on probation, the importance of abiding by specific conditions – many of which are court-ordered – cannot be stressed enough....
Understanding child custody and visitation in Maryland
Divorce is still stressful, even it feels like the right decision. Deciding how to separate everything you have accumulated together with your soon-to-be ex spouse is challenging, especially if you have children. You both will need to determine custody and visitation...