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Far too many people put off estate planning until it's too late. People may tell themselves any number of excuses for avoiding this critical process, such as that their family is still growing and changing or that they don't have enough assets yet to make the process...

Psychological research has shown time and again that the more time children can spend with both mothers and fathers the better it is for their development. This has prompted Maryland family law courts to support parents seeking joint custody arrangements in which...

If the time comes to create a parenting agreement, such as during the mediation process, you need to understand what you should and shouldn't be focusing on. In other words, some details are more important than others. The nice thing about a parenting agreement is...

When two parents divorce or decide to end their relationship, they face the difficult task of working out a parenting agreement and custody plan. In most cases, courts prefer to award joint custody to both parents rather than only to one parent, as long as both...

When you're accused of a DUI, you need to know that the evidence is accurate. If it's not, you face charges for something you may not have even done. For example, if the officer takes a breath sample that says you have a 0.1 percent blood alcohol concentration but...

It's easy to believe that creating an estate plan is as simple as deciding who will receive what upon your passing. While this is a big part of the process, there are other details that will come into play along the way. For example, you need to choose an executor for...

As you begin to think about the divorce process and what this can do for your future, it's easy to get ahead of yourself. Rather than think about the many steps you need to take, you dream of a life in which you are no longer tied down by a bad marriage. While it is...

If you are required by the court to pay child support, you know just how important it is to stay current with your payments. If at any point you realize that you are unable to make your payments in full, you need to learn more about your legal rights. There is no...

The Maryland criminal justice system gives everyone the opportunity to defend themselves against criminal charges. In fact, you will remain innocent until -- and only if -- the prosecution proves you to be guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in court, no matter what the...

Going through divorce can be one of the most difficult things you ever do. This is particularly true if you have at least one child with the other parent. When it comes to questions regarding child custody and visitation, you don't want to leave any stone unturned....