How mediation can help with child custody issues
Making decisions regarding child custody is often one of the most difficult things about the divorce process. When emotions take over, parents may not make the arrangement that is best for their child. Parents who are having trouble coming to an agreement may want to...
Avoid these common money mistakes amid divorce
A divorce has the potential to impact your bank account, your budget and more, and the actions you take while your divorce is ongoing may have far-reaching effects. Many people navigating Maryland divorces make similar errors when it comes to their finances....
Underage DUI charges in Maryland
Whether you have a teen who drives and you worry about their alcohol consumption or you are a young driver under the age of 21, it is important to recognize the laws in Maryland regarding underage alcohol use and operating a vehicle. Underage DUI charges turn lives...
Stepparent adoption 101
Many children have a relationship with a stepparent that is as close or closer than with a biological parent. Unfortunately, under Maryland law, stepparents do not have the same rights as biological parents. They cannot make decisions or authorize treatment. If a...
Actions on legalization of marijuana in Maryland
The trend in many states is in the direction of reduced penalties for the use of marijuana. Toward this end, a majority of states allow either medicinal or recreational marijuana use without any legal consequences. Maryland now shows a few signs of contributing to...
Maryland considering recreational marijuana legislation
Maryland's medical marijuana program has operated since 2017, and the state decriminalized possession for small amounts of marijuana in 2014. Possession of large amounts is still a crime amounting to large fines and jail time if convicted. According to The Baltimore...
Child support basics in Maryland
If you are facing a divorce or separation between someone you have a child with, you may have many questions regarding child support payments. In Maryland, both parents are responsible for providing support for their children, regardless of their marital status to...
How to divide home equity in a divorce
Asset division is often a point of contention in many Maryland divorces, and the family home may be among the most valuable assets you and your spouse/estranged spouse currently share. For this reason, figuring out what to do with the equity you have in the house is...
What is a sobriety checkpoint?
A sobriety checkpoint is a roadblock set up by law enforcement to check for impaired drivers. If you are traveling a road on which officers have set up a checkpoint, you will have to stop. According to the Maryland Highway Safety Office, you must obey officers at...
Requesting Maryland spousal support
Are you worried about how to support yourself after divorce? If you live in Maryland, you can request spousal support when you negotiate your divorce agreement. Review the process for requesting spousal support in Maryland and what to expect. Factors in alimony...
