Monthly Archives: August 2022
Maryland Rules For Adoption Search, Contact & Reunion Services
When a person goes through the process of adoption in Maryland, it can sever the connection to biological parents and siblings. But once an adopted individual reaches the age of 21 years old, Maryland family law allows them to engage in search, contact, and reunion services. These services can help adopted individuals reconnect with… Read More »
How Does Maryland Assist Victims Of Domestic Violence?
In Maryland and elsewhere, a victim of domestic violence is often stuck between a rock and a hard place. These individuals and their children need to escape abuse. But they do not always have the financial means to do so. To help address this unfortunate outcome, Maryland created a program to help victims of… Read More »
Maryland Division Of Family Home & Family Property
When a married couple elects to pursue divorce or annulment under Maryland law, they must figure out how to divide their property. In certain cases, a premarital agreement or similar contract establishes these property rights before the marriage ends. But in many cases, the Maryland courts help the spouses figure out property division issues,… Read More »
What Is The Maryland Difference Between Adult & Child Kidnapping?
Within the topic of violent crimes under Maryland law, kidnapping might not be the first offense that comes to mind. But as this offense usually involves forceful removal or detention, it is technically a violent crime. Furthermore, Maryland law has separate provisions to address kidnapping of both adult and child victims. What is the… Read More »
