Life can have many unexpected moments. Being served court papers in Maryland can be one of those unexpected moments. Before a domestic case can be presented to a judge or family magistrate, the person being sued must be notified of the pending lawsuit. A sudden lawsuit can cause overwhelming anxiety, and these steps can help…
Court cases can have an unpredictable outcome. It’s common for individuals to feel discouraged with their case judgment. But the ruling in a case does not necessarily mean that the case is over. After a trial, there are options you can pursue to try to rectify the judge’s ruling. What Is A Post-Judgement Motion? A…
Unfortunately, domestic violence is a part of many individuals’ daily lives. Thankfully, due to the complexities of domestic violence cases, there are many resources available for a petitioner seeking relief. Interim Protective Orders, Temporary Protective Orders, and Final Protective Orders, are court enforced stay-away orders. Under these restraining orders one party must refrain from contacting…
Domestic violence is a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship. It can be more than physical violence, it can be mental, emotional, and sexual abuse. It does not discriminate against class, race, or gender. According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, an…
A protective order is typically established in a situation involving domestic violence to protect the petitioner from the respondent. In Maryland, a Protective Order is a court order stating that one person must refrain from committing certain acts against another person or others. A “final” protective order is issued after both the accused and the…