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- Court Rejects Mother’s Attempt to Change Paternity When Man Discovered Not to Be Child’s Father
Jan 24, 2018
Most Maryland Early Stages of the Case “In looking at this case, we find ourselves in an improbable hall of mirrors in which the customary roles are eerily reversed. Maryland Code, Family Law Article, Sect. 5–1028 provides for an ‘Affidavit of parentage.’ The appellant, Samantha Boone, however, invokes it to ask for a declaration of non-parentage. It is frequently the unwed mother who seeks to establish the paternity of the biological father in...Read More - Construction Worker Who Said He Was Not Authorized to Work in U.S. Ordered to Pay Child Support
Jan 17, 2018
In a court case dealing with the question of failure to pay Early Stages of the Case The appeal concerns Ricardo Dillon’s failure to pay child support to Lynita Miller for their daughter. Dillon and Miller never married and never resided in the same household, the appeals court noted. After Miller filed a Complaint for Support with the Anne Arundel Office of Child Support Enforcement, the Magistrate recommended that Dillon pay child...Read More - What Can I Keep In a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
Jan 10, 2018
What Can I Keep In a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy? | The Law Offices of Thomas Maronick Jr. LLC For an individual, there are two types of bankruptcy – a Chapter 7, which is a liquidation, and a Chapter 13, which is a reorganization of debts. The names come from the part of the federal bankruptcy code that provides information and requirements for both legal proceedings. Bankruptcy involves both federal and state law. ...Read More - What Are the Debts That Can’t Be Discharged in a Maryland Bankruptcy?
Jan 3, 2018
What Are the Debts That Can’t Be Discharged in a Maryland Bankruptcy? | The Law Offices of Thomas Maronick Jr. LLC Many debts can be discharged during a Chapter 7 liquidation Dischargeable Debts Debts that can be discharged Credit Card Debt Medical Bills Lawsuit Judgments Against You Most Debts Arising From Car Accidents Obligations Under Leases and Contracts Personal Loans and more Nondischargeable Debts ...Read More - What Are the Damages Available After a Maryland Auto Accident Claim?
Dec 29, 2017
What Are the Damages Available After a Maryland Auto Accident Claim? | The Law Office of Thomas Maronick Jr LLC Auto accidents What Am I Responsible For? Basically, the plaintiff in an auto accident is entitled to reimbursement for all of the costs and expenses resulting from the accident. The reimbursement – called damages – exists to put the party that did not cause the accident in the same position they would...Read More - Heating Oil Company’s One-Year Limitation on Lawsuits Only Good in Certain Circumstances, Court Says
Dec 4, 2017
With winter fast approaching, many Maryland homeowners are tuning up their furnaces and, for those who heat with oil, getting heating oil delivered for the cold temperatures ahead. But mishaps can occur. In two recent instances, Maryland homeowners have been forced to deal with issues and inconvenience stemming from mistakes made by Baltimore’s energy companies. In a recent court case that went all the way to the state’s highest court, the Court of Appeals...Read More - What Happens During Maryland Field Sobriety Tests For DUIs and DWIs?
Oct 17, 2017
A Maryland police officer typically performs a three-part, physical field sobriety test after a traffic stop where there is suspicion that the motorist may be drunk or otherwise impaired. Three Types of Sobriety Tests The three physical tests are typically used to determine if a Maryland vehicle operator is driving while impaired. The tests are the horizontal gaze nystagmus, the walk-and-turn and the one-leg stand test. Police officers know they have to...Read More - Can I Refuse to Take a Field Sobriety Test or a Portable Breath Test?
Oct 10, 2017
If you are stopped by a police officer while driving and are suspected to be under the influence, you might be asked to submit to a field sobriety test and to other tests that will determine the amount of alcohol in your bloodstream. The officer will observe how you handle the physical tests. Generally, the field sobriety tests involves the officer asking you to perform certain physical feats. For example, in a “walk and...Read More - Facing a DWI Charge in Maryland?
Oct 2, 2017
Maryland takes impaired driving seriously. In fact, in October 2016, Maryland made There are two basic drunk driving charges in Maryland – DUI and DWI. This blog post focuses on Maryland DWI penalties. A previous blog post discussed Maryland DUI penalties. DWI stands for “driving while impaired.” A DWI can be charged when a driver’s blood alcohol is measured at .04% to .07%. Charging a DWI at the lower end of the...Read More - Study Says City Living is Safer than Country Living
Sep 10, 2017
Baltimore City and other big city residents might be a bit skeptical about the findings of this study; but, if you’re thinking about chucking city life for the peace and contentment of life far away from the maddening crowds, you might want to reconsider. You may be safer living in the city than the country, according to a study published in the Annals of Emergency Medicine. Researchers found that people living in densely populated...Read More