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Upon the release of a convicted sex offender, they may soon realize that reintegrating into a society that frowns upon any sexual-related offense may be more challenging than they could have ever anticipated. As per the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act,...
Driving under the influence (DUI) charges are handed out to drivers whose blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels hit .08% or who are significantly impaired by a controlled substance. Illicit drugs and alcohol will undoubtedly lead to DUI charges, but drivers can...
One of the most challenging and contentious issues every divorcing couple must address is how to divide mutually-owned property and assets. It can be a complicated and overwhelming process, depending on the type of property involved and the circumstances of the...
Criminal charges can elicit a mix of emotions from the defendant – one of which is confusion, especially since the law has complex concepts. Aside from legal concepts, the defendant may also find court procedure perplexing. This includes the process of bringing...
Typically, family courts allow both parents to have legal custody or the authority to decide on the important aspects of their child’s life, like education, religion and medical care. Notably, Maryland does not presume in favor of joint custody. The courts base their...
A marital settlement agreement is a legally binding contract between two spouses that hopes to resolve disputes. They can draft a marital settlement agreement before or after they file for divorce. In Maryland, spouses can enter into a marital settlement agreement if...
Social media has made it faster for everyone to share content, but it has also made it easier for explicit material to get around. Some of this content is illegal and non-consensual, such as revenge porn, where an individual uploads or shares intimate photos or videos...
All the property spouses acquire from the start of the marriage until the divorce settlement is marital property. In Maryland, the law takes a step further to define “family use personal property.” From the name itself, family use personal property comprises...
During custody battles, you must always put your best foot forward. The court will want to confirm that you have what it takes to care for and be a good influence on your children. To this end, the court will scrutinize everything you do and say, even what you post on...
Divorce can be a complex process and diving further into the division of assets can make the process more intimidating. From family homes to retirement assets, the courts will assess all properties during the proceeding and determine whether they are marital, their...
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