By a court, no:

Family Law Code 8-103:

(b) The court may modify any provision of a deed, agreement, or settlement with respect to spousal support executed on or after January 1, 1976, regardless of how the provision is stated, unless there is a provision that specifically states... View More

I assume you are referring to the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR). When the State Legislature enacts legislation establishing various government agencies to perform governmental functions, they grant the power of the agency to enact regulations to carry out the statutory mandate and powers... View More

Impossible to say with any certainty. Jail is possible if not probable with such an amount, but probation or home confinement is also possible. If this is embezzlement from an employer of yours the risk is greater. The length of time of any jail sentence imposed could be served in a local detention... View More

Read your contract. The fine print. Did they promise you a specific vehicle by VIN#? Does the contract say they may get you an equivalent vehicle and may choose to sell the specified car to someone else? Does the contract say your sole remedy is return of your deposit or acceptance of a similar... View More

The violation you describe is 21-1101, not 21-1001 (which is a similar offense but without the engine running), and it carries 1 point in addition to the fine, so if charged under this section, you should request a trial (not a waiver hearing); however, if the officer made a mistake and charged you... View More

That's 4 years ago now. Statute of limitations for filing a claim for civil abuse of process is 3 years from the date the claim arose, which is the date she filed the false petition or the date it was finally adjudicated in your favor, as is any other civil claim you might come up with to sue... View More

Claims not exceeding $5,000 in value may be filed in District Court as a Small Claims matter. The District Court complaint form is available as a fillable PDF document on the court's website, or a paper version can be obtained from the clerk's office. The rules of evidence do not apply... View More

First, in order for you to request your wife's SSDI records and any medical records, you will need her to sign a HIPAA compliant authorization designating you to make such a request on her behalf, or you must have an appropriate power of attorney executed by her naming you as her agent to do... View More

Pursuant to Courts & Judicial (CJ) Proceedings Code, 5-107, "a prosecution or suit for a fine, penalty, or forfeiture shall be instituted within one year after the offense was committed."

Under CJ 7-505, "Unpaid and undischarged fines and unpaid costs may be levied,... View More

The vehicle turning left in your scenario must yield the right of way to the vehicle coming in the opposite direction and making the right turn. The vehicle making the left turn is at fault for the accident.

No. By law, "If the child's mother was married at the time of either the conception or birth or between conception and birth, the name of the mother's spouse shall be entered on the certificate as the child's other parent." If the mother was unmarried at any of these... View More

There are many providers of minister/clergy licenses where you can get "ordained" in a day or less. Maryland does not have a formal set of laws or regulations about this, beyond the general provision of Family Law Code 2-406(a) for performing marriages: "A marriage ceremony may be... View More

It depends on the contract, whether you signed a financing contingency, whether you as the borrower failed to follow through in good faith with the loan application process, etc. Ordinarily, with a financing contingency, if the buyer fails to qualify for a mortgage per the contract terms, then the... View More

You are entitled to a copy of the trust and an annual accounting of the transactions and investment experience of the assets of the trust.

Your son needs a criminal defense lawyer. Either he/you can afford private counsel, or he needs to apply for the Public Defender in the county where the charges are pending. The lawyer will obtain all of the discovery and evidence from the State (including officer dash video and body camera video... View More

No. It is illegal. Discuss this issue with your parent(s) and ask for them to either file charges, or file for a protective order on your behalf against her from interfering with your medical care, medical records, and otherwise contactingyou.

Any misdemeanor punishable by jail has no limitations for prosecution, unless the statute which charges the offense states that it does. Trespass has no limitations stated in the statute which makes it a crime. That does not mean a prosecutor would bring a stale charge long after it was committed... View More

As a co-signer, you owe the full balance of the loan. Your husband's actions are no defense. If both you and your husband are co-defendants in a lawsuit, you can file a cross-claim against your husband if your arrangement was that he was to pay for the whole loan, and then you'd have a... View More

It is unclear, but your question suggests you are the landlord. If this is a residential property, it is your responsibility to eradicate the rats. A residential tenant can start a rent escrow action in District Court to compel the landlord to deal with the issue, or terminate the lease if the... View More

Your use of pronouns "someone", "you", "he" and "I" is beyond confusing. It is unclear who these pronouns are referring to, other than the "I."

I'll take a stab: the owner of the company died without a will, and you are... View More