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Since 2015, same-sex marriage has been legal in our state and throughout the United States. However, it has not completely made divorce equality the law in every state. Some states still have barriers to a same-sex divorce, and even in Maryland, same-sex couples may...
We tend to think that estate planning is only for the wealthy, but that’s not true. There are aspects of estate planning that can be useful at any stage of your life and a power of attorney is one of them. But there are different types and understanding your options...
Divorce is difficult for every family member who is going through it whether it is the married couple or their children. A litany of concerns will come to the forefront once the couple decides to end the marriage and few are more complex, worrisome and emotionally...
Getting into a car accident on one of Maryland’s busy roads can be a traumatic experience. You may very well be in shock immediately after the accident, and injuries may not be immediately apparent. The aftermath of a car accident is often devastating. Treating your...
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that in 2020 alone, 11,654 people were killed in drunk driving accidents. This is a 14% uptick from the number of drunk driving fatalities in 2019. The sad part of these accidents is that they are entirely...
Many media accounts of traffic accidents end with the statement that the accident “is still under investigation.” How can an accident be investigated if the involved vehicles and accident debris have been removed from the site? The answer can be found in a brief...
In dramatic movies, a will is read to grieving loved ones and passionate anger ensues when one person winds up disinherited. In reality, such situations are rare. But, if you believe your loved one’s will is unfair, you may want to pursue a will contest. However,...
In most cases, those who go to court in Maryland will have to pay for their own attorney. After a lengthy case that ends with a trial or hearing, attorney fees can cost tens of thousands of dollars. In a divorce, one spouse has the option to ask the court to order the...
There are many reasons marriages end. One fairly common reason is alcoholism. In a 2013 study by the University of Buffalo Research Institute on Addictions, researchers followed 634 newly-married couples for nine years and surveyed them on their drinking habits....
Landlords can evict tenants for cause in Maryland. But eviction is strictly regulated. Notice The state’s real estate law requires notice before a landlord can evict a tenant before the apartment’s lease ends. If a lease allows eviction for breach of lease, a landlord...