Many couples choose to live together without getting married. While this arrangement offers flexibility, it can also create legal challenges if the relationship ends or one partner becomes incapacitated. A cohabitation agreement helps unmarried couples protect their...
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How can you protect your business in a divorce?
Divorce can impact your financial future, especially if you own a business. Without safeguards, your business could become part of the marital assets subject to division. Understanding how Maryland law treats businesses in divorce can help you protect your interests....
How do internal injuries from accidents manifest?
Accidents can cause serious harm that isn’t always visible. Internal injuries may not show immediate symptoms but can lead to life-threatening complications if untreated. Knowing how these injuries manifest can help you recognize when to seek medical care and...
Protecting inherited wealth in high-asset Maryland divorces
Some people assume that Maryland law automatically protects inherited wealth during a divorce, but that is not always the case. Without careful planning, an inheritance can become part of the marital assets and face division. Getting the facts may help Maryland...
Should you work on separating your property before a divorce?
Divorce can become even more complicated when you have significant or complex assets to consider. Taking steps to separate your property before filing for divorce may help protect your financial interests and simplify the process. Understanding Maryland’s property...
How does contributory negligence affect personal injury claims?
Maryland enforces a strict contributory negligence rule, which significantly impacts personal injury claims. Understanding this rule helps individuals seeking compensation after an accident. What is contributory negligence? Contributory negligence means that if an...
What to know about dividing luxury items during divorce
High-asset divorces often involve the division of valuable items like yachts, fine art, and jewelry. In Maryland, the equitable distribution process seeks fairness, but that doesn’t always mean a 50/50 split. Understanding how courts handle these luxury assets is...
When life changes, so should your child custody arrangement
When making child custody decisions, courts aim to provide stability for children through consistent orders. But they also recognize that life does not stand still. Families evolve, circumstances shift and children grow. The arrangement that once worked for your...
Can dashcam footage become evidence in personal injury claims?
Dashcam footage serves as a powerful tool in personal injury claims, especially for proving fault in a car accident. Understanding how to use dashcam evidence can strengthen a case for compensation when someone suffers catastrophic injuries. Dashcam footage proves...
Hiding assets in a divorce? Here’s why that’s a bad idea
Whether you're filing for divorce or you've just been served papers, brace yourself. Divorce is tough, and it often brings out the worst in people – especially when it comes to finances. You might feel tempted to manipulate your financial disclosures but resist that...