Para los no ciudadanos que se han casado con ciudadanos estadounidenses, su matrimonio es más que simplemente una unión de amor y dedicación. También es el vehículo más directo para poder obtener la residencia permanente o la ciudadanía estadounidense. Cuando ese...
Year: 2023
Understanding the concept of nesting
When parents separate or divorce, they have several custody arrangement options they can consider as they move forward in their lives. One of these arrangements is nesting, which provides a child-centered option for the family’s living situation. How does the nesting...
What does it mean to be charged with theft of services?
Did you know that Maryland’s theft laws make it illegal to receive services from a business or entity without providing compensation? In other words, engaging a company for their services and not paying for what you obtain is a crime. Theft of services falls under...
¿Tengo que dejar que la policía me abra el baúl?
Puede ser difícil saber qué decir o cómo reaccionar en una interacción con la policía. Nadie quiere ir a la cárcel innecesariamente, así que puede ser tentador acceder a todo lo que pide la policía para evitar problemas. Es verdad que es importante colaborar con la...
Co-parenting as the school year starts
It is the time of year when kids and teens start returning to the hallways of the nation’s elementary, middle and high schools in droves. Whether kids attend school in person or virtually, the start of the school year can be an exciting time, and it can be an...
Getting divorced while owning a medical practice
Owning a medical practice in Maryland comes with plenty of responsibilities, and it can also be a major source of stress if your marriage should come to an end. In this case, you may find yourself worrying over the loss of your practice. To ensure you have the best...
How to handle custody disputes with a difficult spouse
Custody of the children is one of the divorce areas most likely to cause heated disputes. It’s understandable with so much at stake, yet you need to do your best to avoid them. Not only can they prolong the divorce and worsen relations between you and your soon-to-be...
3 best practices for motorists during a DUI traffic stop
It is safe to assume that nearly everyone understands the dangers of driving while drunk. Unfortunately, the efforts of lawmakers to deter drunk driving have made things more difficult for all motorists. Nowadays, you must be ready if the police pull you over on...
What does zero tolerance mean for underage drivers?
Like many other states, Virginia uses zero-tolerance laws when it comes to underage drivers. These are any drivers who are 21 years old or younger, meaning there is generally a gap of about five years in which a driver could fit into this age group. When looking at...
2 mistakes that can hurt your child custody case
Divorce, in and of itself, is often a difficult process. The process becomes more challenging when kids are involved and the parents cannot seem to agree on the child’s post-divorce living arrangements. It is not uncommon for each parent to do everything in their...