Attorney Blogs in Ellicott City, MD

The statistics on divorce in the United States are a bit deceiving, but it does look like the divorce rate has been decreasing in recent years. (Here’s a state by state report from the Centers for Disease Control). Still, millions of Americans go through divorces every year, and if you are one of those, you  … Read more

Effective October 1, 2012, if the gross value of all of a decedent’s property is $50,000.00 or less, the estate can be administered as a Small Estate.  This new law raises the eligibility threshold for a small estate from $30,000.00 to $50,000.00.

Going through a separation and a divorce is hard on everyone in a family. As lawyers, we can help you deal with the legal issues. Psychological and emotional issues require the assistance of specially trained individuals.  You should consider seeking help and support for yourself and your children. The National Family Resiliency Center, located in Columbia, has many group  … Read more

Have you been involved in a domestic violence proceeding that was dismissed or denied by the court? If so, you may be eligible to have the information about the proceeding including all of the allegations removed from scrutiny by the public. Under certain circumstances, the records of the case can be sealed from public view.  … Read more