When you step into a Maryland courtroom to convince a judge that your children would be best off in your care following a divorce, you must demonstrate fitness and capability as a parent. Everything you do and say, in fact, even your appearance, will influence the...
Annapolis Maryland Legal Blog
3 alcohol-driven behaviors that often cause a collision
Throughout the year, but especially during summer and on holiday weekends, there are a lot of drunk drivers on Maryland roadways. A motorist who is alert and cautious while driving is still at great risk for injury if a nearby driver has recently consumed alcohol....
Fatal Maryland tractor-trailer crash
Maryland police in Prince George’s County were dispatched to Oxon Hill just after 4 a.m. on a recent Friday. Two vehicles were involved in an accident, one of which was a tractor-trailer. The big rig was reportedly navigating a left turn when a collision occurred. The...
What is the definition of a custodial parent?
When two parents separate, the issue of child custody is often at the center of family law proceedings. In many cases, a child or children will reside with one parent most of the time after the separation. In these types of arrangements, the parent who has majority...
What to do when a parent cannot afford child support
Child support is an important aspect of family law, as it seeks to ensure the needs of children are taken care of. Despite the great intentions and deep importance of child support, it is not a perfect system. Sometimes, Maryland parents are asked to pay more than...
What is the difference between an annulment and divorce?
When a couple decides to end their marriage, both parties will undoubtedly have many questions. In certain cases, they may wonder if an annulment could be an option in their case. Here is some information on the difference between an annulment and a divorce that can...
Hidden assets complicate property division in divorce
If you’re a Maryland parent who has determined that you want to move on in life with your children but not your spouse, you have some decisions to make. You, of course, have your children’s best interests in mind and want your decisions to cause the least amount of...
What to know about chest pain after a car accident
Anyone who has experienced car accident knows that there is an almost endless list of possible physical and emotional injuries that can result from a crash. One of the most common complaints that Maryland car accident victims report after the fact is chest pain. Here...
Answering common questions about alimony
With gray divorce on the rise in Maryland and throughout the country, many older adults may have questions about alimony. This is because, quite often, such divorces involve one party that has been partially or fully financially dependent on the other for many years,...
How to protect oneself in a remarriage
Remarriage is often a double-edged sword. Finding a partner with whom to share one’s life is understandably exciting and romantic, but at the same time, those who have previously been through divorce are rightfully skeptical about the possible pitfalls should the...