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3 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Maryland on
Q: I was hit in a car accident. Lawyer says I can only get $30K bcuz that was other driver’s policy. Is this true?

Lawyer said I should get much more money. My Car was totaled, lost consciousness, peed on myself, broke my wrist & tailbone & had surgery. I was out of work for over 6 months & had rehab for 4 months. My medical bills were way over $30K which my mother & her insurance paid. Lawyer... View More

Jac E. Knust
Jac E. Knust
answered on Aug 22, 2020

If you have uninsured or under insured motorist coverage you may be able to recover more money from your own insurance company. Don’t rule out filing suit against the person there may be some assets that you were not aware of. A judgment can always be used as a means for garnishing a paycheck... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Maryland on
Q: I am currently separated from my spouse and want it file for an absolute divorce. I fall under Maryland law.

I was reading on Maryland SB 472 In not having to wait 12 months. I am an active duty military member. How would filing for this go and how do I obtain a Marital Separation Agreement

Jac E. Knust
Jac E. Knust
answered on Feb 27, 2020

If you and your spouse can. Enter into a written agreement that resolves all issues regarding spousal support. And property. You can get a divorce right away. Either one of you can file and as soon as you can get in front of a judge You can get divorced.

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1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Maryland on
Q: I filed divorce from my husband. Im the breadwinner. He does work. Can I move out with my 3 yr old (same state).

I pay for her preschool, medical, food, clothing, etc. Ultimately I want to move closer to my family. He wont leave the house. Can I enroll her in new preschool, again same state but different county.

Jac E. Knust
Jac E. Knust
answered on Jan 5, 2020

Yes. However, the big question for you to answer is ” Is this the best thing for our son?” consider hiring a mediator to resolve all issues and avoid court delays, contentious feelings, an potentially high lawyer fees.

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Q: I want to file for divorce in MD but I don’t have my husband’s address, do I need it when I file?
Jac E. Knust
Jac E. Knust
answered on Dec 9, 2019

There is some reason that you believe he is a Maryland resident. You could use his work address his last name and home address etc. but you should indicate some address on your pleadings because you need to convince the court that he is a Maryland resident. You may not be absolutely certain of the... View More

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Q: I am in MD and my husband left, moved to SC. Just found out he married a woman there. We are NOT legally divorced.

We are still legally married. His new bride has no idea. What recourse do I have?

Jac E. Knust
Jac E. Knust
answered on Aug 5, 2019

His new marriage does not terminate your marriage to him. I am not licensed to practice in South Carolina but I would be willing to bet that bigamy is a crime in South Carolina as it is in Maryland. Your husband has potentially violated the criminal laws of the state of South Carolina and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Maryland on
Q: Hello. How do I know if my divorce is filed?

How do I know if my divorce is filed?

Jac E. Knust
Jac E. Knust
answered on Mar 6, 2019

Except for the larger population jurisdictions, e.g. Montgomery County, PG County, and Baltimore City all filing is now required to be done electronically by lawyers. Clerks review papers for correctness per MD Rules before accepting them for filing, but almost all cases files by lawyers using the... View More

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Q: Married 18 years wife makes more that me I have a life insurance and 401. Will I lose this in a divorce
Jac E. Knust
Jac E. Knust
answered on Dec 16, 2018

Life insurance generally comes in two different forms. Number one: term inurance has no cash value -often times an employer provides thisas a benefit to employees. You can name anybody you want as a beneficiary and it does not have to be your wife generally speaking.

Another type of...
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Q: Can one spouse unilaterally establish a trust fund for their child so that the other spouse has no access to the money?

Have concern that my spouse is trying to keep monetary assets from me when divorce arrives by putting it in a trust fund for our child. Can that be done without my consent?

Jac E. Knust
Jac E. Knust
answered on Sep 27, 2018

Yes, If you are able to show that the removal of money that could be deemed marital and placing it into a trust for the purpose of avoiding consideration as marital property. The process or act of removing marital assets and placing them in a trust or with a third-party for the purpose of... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Maryland on
Q: I Separated 2 yrs ago: my lawyer retired, his died. Legal separation filed in court. How do we divorce w/out lawyers?

The separation agreement includes division of all assets and timeline for support.

Jac E. Knust
Jac E. Knust
answered on Sep 27, 2018

Started to answer this question without more information, but it may be as simple as just requesting a hearing date from the clerk of the court and presenting testimony to support the basis of the allegations in the complaint that you filed. You should call the clerk of the court and find out the... View More

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