Monthly Archives: October 2023

Establishing Or Disestablishing Paternity In Maryland
A paternity case filed in 2017 dealt with an issue raised by a college student who had signed paperwork stating that he was the father of his girlfriend’s baby. In this case, the father sought to disestablish paternity after he found out that his girlfriend had other lovers. In 2014, the two had begun… Read More »

Marijuana DUI In Bel Air, MD
On July 1st, 2023 marijuana became legal to own in Maryland. Today, it is possible to own 1.5 ounces of marijuana or 2 plants in your home. Due to this, there will be an uptick in the number of arrests for marijuana DUI. However, testing for marijuana is not nearly as mature as it… Read More »

Unconscionability In Alimony Requests
Alimony is often one of the most contested issues in divorce proceedings. Generally speaking, the court can award two different types of alimony after your divorce is finalized, namely rehabilitative and indefinite alimony. Of the two, indefinite alimony is the most difficult to secure. A spouse must demonstrate a need for indefinite alimony and… Read More »

Different Types Of Sobriety Tests In Maryland DUI Cases
There are three different types of test used to determine the sobriety of a driver in Maryland. Those are field sobriety tests, breathalyzer tests, and blood tests. Of those, blood tests are the most accurate while field sobriety tests are the least accurate. In this article, the Maryland criminal defense attorneys at Schlaich &… Read More »