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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 
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
We are still legally married. His new bride has no idea. What recourse do I have?
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
How do I know if my divorce is filed?
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
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... View More
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?
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
The separation agreement includes division of all assets and timeline for support.
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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