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- Grandparents’ rights in Maryland
Feb 3, 2022
The laws in Maryland allow grandparents to request visitation rights from the court. Grandparents can also request custody of their grandchildren. If you’re a grandparent and want custody or visitation, you’ll be regarded as a third party and you’ll have to provide proof that you are a de facto parent to your grandchild(ren). Here are some important things you’ll need to know about grandparents’ rights according to Maryland family law. Increasing the chances of...Read More - Social media mistakes to avoid after a Maryland car accident
Jan 26, 2022
Social media is an important part of all of our lives and many people love to post about all aspects of their life. However, after you have been in a car accident in Baltimore or Ocean City, you want to be careful what you post on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, or Twitter because it could be used against by an insurance company or its attorneys in fighting your claim. It’s important to avoid social media...Read More - Teen accused of stealing car
Jan 26, 2022
A teenage boy in Maryland was accused of car theft and unlawful possession of a firearm. Police in Glen Burnie detained the 15-year-old boy on Jan. 5 when he was allegedly found to be in possession of a loaded gun. Police said that they were also looking for a second suspect in the reported car theft. Reported car theft According to police, a witness reported a The police officer who responded...Read More - What are the legal fees and costs in a Maryland car accident case?
Jan 19, 2022
Well, it happened. You were driving down the road in Baltimore or Ocean City, obeying the stop signs and red lights and you were hit by a careless driver. You’ve got some injuries and had to get medical treatment. Your car has suffered damage and you had to take some time off from work. It looks like you’re going to need an attorney because, although the other driver has insurance, you’re pretty sure that...Read More - Expect your bankruptcy trustee to ask for bank statements
Jan 18, 2022
Maryland residents who file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy should be open and honest about their finances. Disclosing everything to the bankruptcy trustee may help the process to go more smoothly than it would for someone who tries to hide things. The bankruptcy trustee can look at almost everything The Most bankruptcy trustees will not request a full two years of bank statements. In many cases, trustees only ask for statements from...Read More - Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy could help debtors
Jan 12, 2022
Debt collection notices may pile up in a Maryland mailbox, and collection agency phone calls might prove too much to bear. Laws establishing procedures for filing Chapter 7 and 13 exist to help financially troubled persons achieve a restart. Not everyone knows the difference between Chapter 7 and 13, but the distinctions are stark. Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13 Bankruptcy can help individuals get out from underneath debt, but creditors have rights as...Read More - Do you need a police report to prove fault in a Maryland car accident?
Jan 10, 2022
No. It’s easier to prove fault with a police report; however, it’s not always possible that a report was prepared. Maryland law does not require that every accident be reported to the police. In fact, Maryland officials recommend that the police only be called for major accidents. The police should not always be called after a motor vehicle collision, according to “Move It,” a collaboration of Maryland’s traffic and police agencies including the Maryland...Read More - Deciding between Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Jan 5, 2022
A new year has dawned, but you’re still in the same old predicament: You don’t have enough money to pay your bills in Maryland. If the time has come to file for bankruptcy, do you choose Chapter 7 or Chapter 13? Bankruptcy is a last resort Individuals should not file bankruptcy unless they have exhausted all other means to get their debts under control. Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 refer to the sections...Read More - Jury trials put on hold because of Omicron surge
Jan 4, 2022
Jury trials have been Jury trials that were supposed to be held between Dec. 29, 2021 and Feb. 8, 2022 will be rescheduled. Maryland’s “Hicks Rule” will be waived until trials are able to resume. The rule requires that the state must bring a defendant to trial within 180 days of a defendant’s first appearance. District and circuit courts will hear some cases “in-person,” but proceedings will be held remotely “to the...Read More - Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 bankruptcies are different
Dec 30, 2021
Debt might reach a point where paying off obligations appears impossible. A Maryland resident may look at bankruptcy laws for protection. Exploring bankruptcy reveals different categories, and filers may go through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. Significant differences separate these two options, and the debtor might not have a choice about what category to file. However, both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 could help someone suffering from financial misfortune. Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13...Read More