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- Can I obtain credit – credit cards or a mortgage – after bankruptcy?
Jan 13, 2021
A lot of people wonder about their credit rating and whether they can obtain credit, including a mortgage, if they declare bankruptcy. You can obtain credit after a bankruptcy, including a mortgage, but it might not happen right away. Credit rating By the time most people make the decision to declare bankruptcy, their credit rating is already low because of missed payments. Credit scores generally begin to recover after the court provides a...Read More - Online child sex exploitation cases up in Maryland
Jan 13, 2021
Maryland Police have received a record number of tips concerning the sexual exploitation of children over the internet. Although startling, the increase is of little surprise considering the amount of time adolescents are spending on the internet. The Covid-19 pandemic has turned traditionally in-person activities virtual with school, clubs, and other events now conducted over the internet. The Maryland State Police Computer Crimes Unit has received 2,000 more tips in 2020 than...Read More - What is a Chapter 13 bankruptcy?
Jan 8, 2021
When considering bankruptcy, a consumer has two choices – a Chapter 7 liquidation or a Chapter 13 reorganization. This blog discusses the Chapter 13 bankruptcy process. Chapter 13 is a reorganization bankruptcy, which means that the debtor is not liquidating debts as in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy but making reduced payments over three to five years on the financial amounts that are overdue. The bankruptcy court has noted on its website that a Chapter...Read More - Maryland courts postpone jury trials until April 23
Jan 7, 2021
Jury trials in Maryland, which previously were suspended until December 31, won’t be held until April 23, 2021, the Maryland courts have said in the latest round of court restrictions stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. The court made the Clerk’s offices in the District Court and Circuit Courts throughout the state will be open to the public for emergency purposes and by appointment for other matters. A Baltimore criminal law attorney can provide...Read More - Tips for Ocean City couples considering a prenup
Jan 6, 2021
Young adults in Ocean City preparing to marry may assume they are so in love that they do not need to consider the possibility of divorce. However, this does not mean they should not consider executing a Do not wait until the last minute to execute a prenup When a couple becomes engaged, they should bring up the topic of a prenup early. No one wants to feel rushed into a prenup...Read More - What is a Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Jan 4, 2021
When considering bankruptcy, a consumer has two choices – a Chapter 7 liquidation or a Chapter 13 reorganization. This blog discusses the Chapter 7 bankruptcy process. A Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a liquidation of debts which means that the debtor is allowed to liquidate or cancel out most of their unsecured debts. In general, the assets of the debtor that are judged to have value are “seized” and sold off to pay off the...Read More - Unlawful online activity can lead to serious charges
Dec 29, 2020
In the contemporary world of dating, social media and texting plays a prominent role. For the most part, this is just a normal part of modern romance. However, people need to remember that Maryland’s law, which make some types of sexual contact Maryland’s laws Anti-solicitation laws have a broad reach It is important for people to remember that police and prosecutors of this state strictly enforce Maryland’s laws. They...Read More - How to challenge a breathalyzer test
Dec 28, 2020
Preparing a defense against drunk driving charges in Ocean City is important because so much is on the line when drunk driving charges are involved. Accused drivers should be familiar with their options, including how to challenge a breathalyzer test if they find themselves facing drunk driving charges because of a failed breathalyzer test. Breathalyzer test challenges Breathalyzer tests Proper training Administered according to training Breathalyzer test used on list...Read More - New bankruptcy law makes it easier for small businesses to declare bankruptcy
Dec 18, 2020
The attempts to reduce incidences of the coronavirus, including Maryland’s “stay-at-home” orders, have been hard on many of the Maryland’s small businesses. As a result, many Baltimore and Ocean City small businesses owners are considering bankruptcy. While bankruptcy is probably not a businessperson’s first desire; Maryland business owners, especially those considering declaring bankruptcy in Annapolis, Baltimore, Essex, Ocean City, Towson, White Marsh should be aware that earlier this year, Congress approved a law that...Read More - A domestic violence conviction impacts child custody
Dec 15, 2020
Even if it is a misdemeanor and a first-time offense, a conviction related to domestic violence in Maryland can have far-reaching consequences beyond a short stint jail or probation. Those convicted of such Maryland judges may prohibit custody or parenting time for accused parents In fact, Maryland’s family law courts have the A conviction related to any type of child abuse would probably mean that the accused parent would...Read More