Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Is The Appreciation Of Separate Property Considered A Marital Asset?
This is one of the more complicated concepts in family law. When a married couple gets divorced in Maryland, all of their property is classified as either separate property (it belongs to one of the spouses) or marital property (it will be divided between the spouses). However, the value that certain property accrues during… Read More »
Which Medical Conditions Are Most Likely To Lead To A False DUI Arrest?
Police officers diagnose drunk drivers based on various observations. Bleary or bloodshot eyes, the smell of alcohol, and more can lead an officer to believe that you are driving under the influence of alcohol. At this point, they’ll have you perform various field sobriety tests to get probable cause for an arrest. However, you… Read More »
Several Compelling Reasons To Consider A Postnuptial Agreement
A postnuptial agreement is very similar to a prenuptial agreement. The only major difference is when the agreement is signed. A prenuptial agreement is signed before your marriage whereas a postnuptial agreement is signed after you are married. While preparing for divorce doesn’t necessarily seem romantic on its surface, there are several good reasons… Read More »
What Is An Order Of Default In A Maryland Divorce?
You’re trying to file for divorce, but your spouse refuses to cooperate with the process. Now what? The Maryland courts have a solution to this problem. Under Maryland law, an order of default can be issued if a spouse is properly served with a summons and complaint yet fails to respond. In such a… Read More »
How Is A Marijuana DUI Different Than An Alcohol DUI?
Marijuana is now legal for recreational use in Maryland. However, the laws surrounding driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol have not changed. Nonetheless, legalization has complicated issues relating to DUI, and it’s important to understand how. In this article, the Bel Air, Maryland DUI defense lawyers at Schlaich & Thompson, Chartered will… Read More »
What Is The “The Best Interests Of The Child” Standard In Maryland Family Law?
Courts need to use some standard for determining how child custody decisions will be made. In Maryland, as in every state across the United States, the courts use “the best interests of the child standard” to determine matters related to child custody. Such a determination is not laid out in stone and depends much… Read More »
What’s The Difference Between DUI And DWI In Maryland?
Many Maryland residents mistakenly believe that DWI and DUI are the same thing. In reality, the two terms refer to completely different crimes and can result in very different punishments. In this article, the Bel Air, MD DUI attorneys at Schlaich & Thompson, Chartered will discuss the key differences between DUI and DWI. What… Read More »
Who Pays The Legal Fees In A Maryland Divorce?
Generally speaking, each party is responsible for paying their own legal fees in a Maryland divorce. In some cases, however, one spouse may be ordered to pay the other spouse’s legal fees by the judge. In this article, the Bel Air MD family law attorneys will unpack this question and discuss when a spouse… Read More »
What Is A Prenuptial Agreement In Maryland?
A prenuptial agreement, known colloquially as a prenup, is a legally binding contract established between two people before their marriage. In the State of Maryland, a prenuptial agreement provides both parties with protection and safeguards their rights should they decide to end their marriage. A prenuptial agreement will spell out how assets, debts, and… Read More »
Bel Air, Maryland Music Teacher Arrested On Child Pornography Charges
Maryland State Police have arrested a 27-year-old Bel Air man and charged him with 11 counts related to the possession and distribution of child pornography. Earlier this year, detectives with the Harford County Child Advocacy Center received a tip regarding suspicious internet activity. Specifically, the tip centered around the downloading of multiple sexually explicit… Read More »
