Whether you are married or not, when you have a child with someone, you expect that you will raise that child together. Unfortunately, that's not always how things shake out. But even if you don't stay together, you expect that your partner will contribute financially in raising your child or ch...
Read MoreAccording to the Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence, in 2018, there were 46 deaths linked directly to domestic violence in the state of Maryland. Getting a Maryland protective order can be the first step in stopping domestic violence in your life or the life of someo...
Read MoreWhen a marriage or relationship is over, untangling two lives can be a difficult and emotional process. When a child is involved, the situation becomes more complex. A child custody battle can be frustrating and highly stressful for those involved. If you are facing a child custody battle in Mar...
Read MoreThe right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the...
Read MoreHaving your license suspended or revoked can occur for several reasons. A partial list of these reasons include: not paying traffic tickets, amassing too many points on your driving record (three to four points will result in a warning letter from the MVA, five to seven results in a driver’s imp...
Read MoreA protective order is a form of legal protection that shields the petitioner (individual who is filing the protective order) from harassment or abuse from the respondent (individual being served with the protective order – usually related to the respondent) for a set period. Protective orders a...
Read MoreA peace order (sometimes referred to as a restraining order) is a legal arrangement of protection for an individual who is facing issues within a relationship that is not sexual or familial in nature (i.e. neighbor). Peace orders are for individuals who have experienced: assault in any degree, tresp...
Read MoreHere are six key Maryland gun statutes that all Maryland gun owners (or those looking to become gun owners) should know. We encourage all readers to further explore Maryland Criminal Law Code Title 4 - Weapons Crimes and Maryland Public Safety Code Title 5 - Firearms for more detailed information. 1...
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