Legal procedure in Maryland to obtain Interim, Temporary and Final Protective Order for protection against domestic violence.
Category Archives: Litigation
A Plea to Parents from a Divorce Lawyer: Leave Your Kids Out of It!
Protecting Children’s Emotions and Perceptions in Divorce and/or Custody Cases In twelve years of practicing family law, I have never seen a divorce and/or custody case where the children are fully protected throughout the litigation process. It is the saddest part of my practice, a part out of my control - and it only seems…
The Art of Non-Communication – A Funny Court Divorce Story
A Funny Divorce Court Story A judge was interviewing a woman regarding her pending divorce, and asked, “What are the grounds for your divorce?” She replied, “About four acres and a nice little home in the middle of the property with a stream running by.” “No,” he said, “I mean what is the foundation of…
Is a Divorce Billboard Notice Dissipation of Marital Assets?
If I were her lawyer I would argue she was merely providing proper notice!
New Maryland Domestic Violence Laws Signed Today by Governor
May 19, 2009 A Message from Lt. Governor Brown Dear Friends, Earlier today, Governor O’Malley signed legislation that will take guns out the hands of domestic abusers. For me, and far too many other Marylanders, this new law strikes a personal chord. My cousin Cathy was killed by her estranged boyfriend last summer. She was…
