Breaking a bone in a car crash is painful. Fractures require immediate medical attention and may result in lost wages while people recover. Car insurance can typically help cover those losses. Occasionally, the fractures produced in collisions are so severe that they...
Financial hardship often follows divorce. Expenses that were once shared by two are now carried by one. For many people, this transition can lead to mounting debt and missed payments. Understanding your options can better equip you to move toward a better financial...
Divorce is one of the hardest decisions you will ever make. When money is already tight, the financial side can feel just as overwhelming. Maryland is an equitable distribution state, meaning courts divide marital property based on fairness, not a 50/50 split. Going...
Disagreements over money are a leading cause of divorce, so it should be no surprise that the resulting divorce is contentious. The emotional and financial strain can quickly spiral out of control between mounting legal fees, disputes over property and ongoing battles...
It might feel impossible to fulfill the terms of your custody order if you move, change your work hours or become disabled. While these orders might seem set in stone, you can modify them under specific circumstances. Maryland courts can modify custody and parenting...
Losing your job is stressful enough without worrying about how to keep up with child support payments. If your income drops significantly, Maryland law allows you to request a modification to your support order. However, the change does not happen automatically. You...
When you are involved in an accident in Maryland, you may have the right to file a personal injury claim against the at-fault party. However, this process requires compliance with the statute of limitations. Understanding the state deadlines is essential for...
Divorce brings many financial questions. One of the most pressing concerns involves credit card debt. Hence, understanding how Maryland courts handle these obligations starts with examining whose name appears on your accounts. Why the name on the card matters The name...
You open your mailbox and see another stack of bills you can't pay. Between your alimony payments and mounting debt, you're barely keeping your head above water. Naturally, you've heard that bankruptcy can wipe out debt, so you wonder: Could it also stop your alimony...
The sudden screech of tires on Interstate 95 or a jarring collision on the Baltimore Beltway can change your life in a heartbeat. One moment, you are headed home to Parkville; the next, you are dealing with broken glass and rising panic. You might assume that if...
