There are seven states in which a convicted rapist may seek parental rights should their victim become pregnant during the commission of their crime. Maryland is one of those states. In recent news, such a case made national headlines, prompting legislators to look at just how these situations are handled in a court of law.…
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A pregnant woman in Prince George County was set on fire in what police are alleging was a domestic violence incident. The crime is causing some in the state to take a renewed interest in the creation of a domestic violence registry throughout the state, much like the sex offender registry already in place. While…
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Understanding Child Support in Maryland (Updated from original post on August 30, 2015) If you’re contemplating divorce from a spouse with whom you have minor children, it is crucial for you to understand how child support in Maryland is calculated. Understanding your child support rights and responsibilities will help you determine what your household budget will look…
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Paid family leave is something that many people believe is in place — until they need it. According to reports, Maryland, and the rest of the United States, are far behind other developed countries when it comes to allowing for employees to take time off work to take care of themselves or their families when…
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A Maryland couple has been sentenced in a case that made headlines across the country. The young parents were accused of posting hundreds of videos to YouTube, depicting “pranks” on their children. Both will now serve five years of probation for their misdeeds. According to records, the pair entered Alford pleas when they appeared in…
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How young is too young when it comes to marriage? If you are like most adults, the number that popped into your head was probably a low-20s or maybe even a high-teens. If you live in Maryland, you may be surprised to find out the real answer to that question: 15. Under current state current…
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As of October 2015, Maryland now has a new grounds for divorce: Mutual Consent. Under the new law, couples without minor children in common are able to to skip the 12-month separation period previously required to obtain a no-fault absolute divorce, as long as the couple can reach agreement about how marital property will be…
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According to a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst in Bethesda, Maryland, there is a right way to go about selecting an attorney to represent you in a divorce. Rather than opening a phone book or searching the Internet and choosing the first attorney you find, you should make your choice after asking yourself a few questions…
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Records indicate that close to 40 percent of the people who have been ordered to pay child support in Washington D.C. are behind in those payments. Once a person falls behind, it can be difficult to catch up. The District knows this, and the attorney general offered amnesty to those who need to get back…
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Most people are aware that there is no debtor’s prison in America. Simply owing someone money, outside the realm of criminal activity, will not land you in jail. For example, if you fall behind on your credit card bills, you may eventually be summonsed to court to be ordered to make restitution, but you will…
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