This week, our criminal lawyers discuss a young man’s concern regarding a threat he received from his dad’s ex-girlfriend and if the danger is a
A straightforward mistake—not even your mistake—can end up with you under the close eye of Child Protective Services, CPS. Understanding why CPS would open up
If you have had a protective order issued against you, it is important to know what you can and cannot do according to that order.
Domestic abuse is a serious problem in this country. For many decades, it was swept quietly under a rug, but there are now more resources
Maryland has long seen the benefits of allowing victims of domestic abuse to obtain court orders that prohibit abusers from having contact with their victims.
Divorces and separations sometimes turn ugly. When that happens, some people turn to manipulation and bad-mouthing to turn their kids into weapons against their former
People often don’t understand the difference between guardianship and adoption. But whatever side of the situation you’re on, know that guardianship does not make you
We hear it all the time on TV, “I’m holding you in contempt of court!” But what does it mean? Contempt of court encompasses more
This week, our family lawyers discuss a Maryland woman who doesn’t want her allegedly abusive ex-husband, who has a convicted felon for a girlfriend, to
It is a matter at the top of mind for everyone going through child custody matters. Who pays the child support? In today’s modern world, where
