If you are engaged to be married, you likely have a long to-do list of tasks to finish before the big day. However, is signing a prenuptial agreement on that list? For many couples, it should be. Does signing a prenup show a lack of commitment? Some believe prenups...
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Drunk driving arrests in Maryland
Driving under the influence in Maryland can have serious and long-term consequences. Familiarity with the state’s laws on drunk driving can help assure that you can protect your rights when you are stopped by police or arrested. DUI and DWI Driving under the...
Parenting plans can provide stability in an uncertain time
Parents in Maryland who are seeking a divorce naturally want to protect their child and see their child thrive, despite the break down of their relationship. While the fighting that lead up to the divorce may have caused their child distress, fighting after the...
Addressing the difficult issue of child custody in a divorce
Divorce cases in Maryland can be difficult in many ways, from potential emotional turmoil to concerns about finances. However, in cases in which the divorcing couple have minor children together, perhaps no issue in the case can be as difficult as child custody. Child...
Adjacent counties differ on jail times for DUI offenses
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...
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....