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What Is The Maryland Difference Between Marital & Non-Marital Property?
When a married couple decides to pursue divorce under Maryland family law, property division can be one of the most difficult considerations. Each party gets to keep any non-marital property they acquired before marriage or through other approved methods. But the soon-to-be divorced parties must decide how to divvy up all of their marital… Read More »
Is It A Maryland Gun Crime To Allow Kids Access To Firearms?
Under Maryland state law, it is usually a gun crime to allow a child to access a firearm. The reason is simple, children die each year while handling firearms without supervision. Accordingly, Maryland makes it a criminal offense to allow children to access loaded firearms without appropriate supervision. What are the Laws Against Allowing… Read More »
Emergency Custody Orders For Domestic Violence In Maryland
An emergency custody order is a legal device that empowers the Maryland courts to intervene on behalf of children at risk of harm. These orders are available to safeguard children who suffered or are at risk of abandonment, neglect, or abuse. The Maryland courts often employ emergency custody orders in situations of actual or… Read More »
Can Maryland Alimony Include Reasonable Expenses & Medical Benefits?
During the process of and in the aftermath of divorce, the Maryland courts may require alimony payments. This type of spousal support obligation helps address financial imbalances between the parties to help each move forward in a self-sufficient manner. As explained in more detail below, alimony support payments can include reasonable and necessary expenses… Read More »
Exploring Maryland Drug Crimes Against Kingpins & Traffickers
Within the umbrella of drug crimes in Maryland, there are special provisions that address kingpins and traffickers. These high-level actors in the illegal drug trade represent a clear danger to Maryland health and public safety. Accordingly, there are stringent laws against both drug kingpins and traffickers in Maryland. Drug Kingpins – Maryland Laws &… Read More »
Does Maryland Enforce Out-Of-State Protective Orders For Domestic Violence?
When domestic violence occurs in Maryland or elsewhere in the United States, the courts may issue a protective order to protect the victim. These protective orders allow state courts to prohibit certain types of conduct, such as abusing or threatening a victim, going to the victim’s home or workplace, having contact with the victim,… Read More »
Removal Of A Child Subject To Maryland Visitation Rights
When a child is subject to visitation rights in Maryland, relatives must honor any legally binding arrangement approved by the state courts. It is a criminal offense to remove such a child without express permission, even if it occurs for a short time within Maryland’s borders. Before delving into the specifics of removing a… Read More »
Is It Possible To Deviate From The Child Support Guidelines In Maryland?
Maryland family law requires unmarried and divorced parents to pay an appropriate amount of child support. To simplify this process, the Maryland General Assembly created a formula C officially referred to as the child support guidelines C to divide support obligations across both parents. While these guidelines are typically mandatory, there are circumstances that… Read More »
3 Maryland Traffic Offenses Involving Use Of & Damage To Motor Vehicles
When most people think of traffic offenses under Maryland law, common infractions that tend to arise involve speeding or DUI. But in addition to these offenses, the Maryland Code of Transportation also prohibits certain conduct that involves using, damaging, or tampering with motor vehicles. In this context, it is vital to note several exceptions… Read More »
Examining 4 Elements Of Robbery Crimes Under Maryland Law
Robbery is a common law crime that involves unlawfully obtaining another person’s property by way of force or the threat of force. As a reminder, robbery is a felony crime under Maryland Code of Criminal Law Section 3-402. Upon conviction for this offense in Maryland, the applicable punishment includes a maximum prison sentence of… Read More »
