One of the bedrock principles of American law is that the law shall apply equally from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Of course, different states can impose different penalties for the same crime, but within a single state, the law should be applied equally. A recent...
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Preparing to divide assets in a divorce
This year’s unprecedented health crisis and uncertain economic situation has complicated property division for couples ending their marriages. The number of couples considering divorce rose by 34 percent from March to June 2020 as compared to that period in 2019. At...
How long might alimony be paid in a Maryland divorce?
Among the many issues that are subject to dispute in a Maryland divorce, alimony can be one of the most contentious. People who have ended a marriage might bristle at being obligated to pay to help support a former spouse. The receiving spouse could claim that he or...
Maryland steps up enforcement for drunk driving for holidays
Law enforcement in Rockville and across Maryland are constantly watching for drivers who might be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. However, there are times of the year when drunk driving is more prevalent. The holiday season is one such time. Although the...
Visitation options for Metro area parents
Child custody and visitation are two of the most sensitive matters that parents must address when they choose to end their marital relationships. In Rockville and throughout the DC Metro area, they may struggle to create parenting plans and custody arrangements that...
Even young couples can benefit from executing a prenup
Young couples in Maryland engaged to be married may not think that a prenuptial agreement is right for them. They may be too wrapped up in “happily ever after” or they may just be beginning their careers and not have many assets in their name coming into the marriage....
Your options for the family home during divorce
Dividing marital property during divorce can be extremely stressful. You might have emotional attachments to some pieces of property, and the outcome of this process can have a major impact on your financial standing post-divorce. That's why you need to enter your...
In Maryland, how does limited and absolute divorce differ?
There are many reasons why a Maryland couple will want to get a divorce. There could be simple challenges that many couples face and cannot work through like incompatibility and the desire for change. Or it might escalate into infidelity and, worse, abusive behavior....
Problems that occur during field sobriety testing
Field sobriety tests are intended to provide trained law enforcement officers with evidence of drivers’ intoxication and inability to safely drive. In Maryland, drivers may be asked to submit to field sobriety tests when they are stopped on suspicion of drunk driving....
Am I able to relocate with my child?
Like other states, Maryland law has limits on when parents who are living apart from each other can change their residence. Specifically, judges in Maryland have leeway to require, as part of their child custody orders in a divorce or paternity action, that parents...
