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Welcome to the COHEN|HARRIS LLC blog. Here we provide short legal articles written by the COHEN|HARRIS LLC team. The information below is not intended to be used or construed as legal advice. Every case is different so in order to get legal advice pertaining to a specific situation you should always consult with an attorney.
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Absolute Divorce or Limited Divorce?
There are two different kinds of divorces in Maryland. An Absolute Divorce is the only way in Maryland in which you can dissolve a marriage. A Limited Divorce does not end a marriage; it will only resolve issues of property. A Limited Divorce is useful when the...
What to Look for When Choosing a Baltimore Attorney for Criminal Defense
Getting convicted of a felony in Baltimore means you could not only be put behind bars, but you set yourself back in terms of your personal and professional life. Hiring a credible Baltimore attorney is your only saving grace. But what should you look for in a...
How Can You Collect Past Due Maryland Child Support?
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...
Maryland Protective Order
How To File for A Maryland Protective Order According 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...
How Do Maryland Child Custody Laws Determine Parental Rights?
When 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...
Know Your Rights: The Fourth Amendment
The 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...
Driving with a Suspended or Revoked License
Having 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...
Protective Order
A 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...
Peace Order
A 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...
Maryland Criminal Code: 6 Important Maryland Gun Statutes That You Should Know
Here 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...