Many young parents mistakenly believe that estate plans are only for wealthy people with numerous assets. However, this faulty assumption could not be further from the truth. Parents of young children should consider creating an estate plan that includes these...
Going through a divorce is difficult for anyone, but when you share a child with your spouse this separation process often becomes more complicated and emotional. Because a divorce can take months or years to finalize, requesting temporary orders is often a good...
If you drive under the influence of alcohol, you may expect to see flashing red and blue lights in your rearview mirror. After all, patrol officers typically receive training on spotting possible drunk drivers. These officers stop those they suspect may be driving...
It is common knowledge that distracted driving causes accidents, and most states have banned cell phone use while driving. However, there is another culprit in motor vehicle accidents that is more difficult to regulate but just as dangerous. Drowsy driving It is not...
Putting on your seat belt every time you drive is an effective way to improve your chances of surviving a car accident. In fact, since seat belts became standard in 1975, they have prevented nearly 400,000 traffic fatalities in the U.S. alone. Following a car...
Having a DUI conviction on your record can have serious consequences for your future employment and education opportunities. Legal limits to the amount of alcohol you can have in your system before driving exist for an important reason, and keep us all safe on the...
Gray divorce, meaning between couples over 50 years old, is becoming more prevalent as baby boomers continue to pass this milestone. When older people divorce, specific concerns include the dramatic shift in retirement income resulting from property division. Whereas...
If you suffer an injury due to the negligence of another driver, that driver is usually legally required to pay for your medical expenses. However, negligence laws in the state of Maryland may make it challenging to recover damages for some auto accidents. Purchasing...
Not every divorce will result in one party having to pay support to his or her former spouse. There are limited circumstances in which a court will grant a petition for spousal support. People who are seeking a divorce in Maryland should not conclude that they will...
When you are in the midst of a divorce, you may struggle to resolve issues with your former partner. If you have children together and one of you wants to move out of state, finding a custody arrangement that works for everyone is important. While coming to an...
