What are grounds for divorce?

A limited divorce may be granted on the following grounds: 1. Cruelty of treatment of spouse or a minor child. 2. Excessively vicious conduct. 3. Desertion. 4. Parties are voluntarily living separate and apart without cohabitation and there is no reasonable expectation of reconciliation. An absolute divorce may be granted because of: 1. Adultery. 2. Separation of the parties under the following circumstances: uninterrupted desertion for at least 12 months, which is deliberate and final and in which... More

What are the types of divorce?

There are two types in Maryland: A limited divorce specifies the rights and obligations of the parties, but does not provide for final division of property (including pension and retirement funds) and does not permit remarriage. An absolute divorce terminates the marriage and determines all rights and obligations of the parties, including final division of property. Source: Maryland State Bar Association  Read More →

What if my property is to be foreclosed?

If a default under the terms of a mortgage or deed of trust occurs, the lender may initiate a foreclosure case with the Circuit Court in the county in which the property is located. The lender is not required to send a copy of the court papers to the property owner. By this time, however, you as the borrower and property owner should have received adequate notice from the lender... More

Traffic stops: When may an officer search a vehicle?

An officer may search a vehicle under the following circumstances: (1) If the officer has a search warrant, he or she may search anywhere in the vehicle that it is reasonable to find evidence or instrumentalities of a crime that are named in the warrant. (2) If the officer does not have a search warrant but has probable cause to believe that fruits, evidence, or instrumentalities of a crime are in the vehicle, the officer may search anywhere in it that it is reasonable to find those items. (3) If... More

Traffic stops: When may an officer stop a motorist?

An officer may stop a motorist if the officer has reasonable suspicion, based on an articulable set of facts, that the driver or a passenger has committed a felony in the past or is committing a felony or misdemeanor or violating a traffic law or has a safety infraction. How should a motorist respond when an officer signals for him or her to stop? Upon a show of authority by the police, i.e., flashing lights, siren, hand signals, the motorist should pull to the side of the road as soon as it is safe... More

Foreclosures: Is it too late to prevent the sale of my property?

Maybe not. If you have not spoken with your lender, do so immediately. Find out the details of the default, which the lender believes you have committed, and what you can do to remedy this. If you think your lender has made a mistake and that there is no default under the loan, bring this to the lender’s attention as soon as possible. You have the right to go before the court to prove that you did not default. Seek professional assistance to prove this. Generally, the only legal basis upon which... More

Friends and enemies of surveillance cameras

This camera watches drivers in Baton Rouge, La. [AP photo]Is the Baltimore area a trendsetter or late to the party when it comes to traffic and pedestrian cameras? More  Read More →

Don’t wait for the police to catch you drunk

NDrive\’s G400 is a GPS navigator with a breathalyzer built into the side. Did Santa give you a breathalyzer for Christmas? Should your favorite drinkers have one for New Year’s? According to USA Today, you can buy a disposable one... More

Salvia: Hallucinogenic drug is legal here — so far

Maryland officials are renewing efforts to outlaw the sale of a hallucinogenic herb called Salvia divinorum, or Magic Mint, sold over the counter from T-shirt shops in Ocean City to head shops in Baltimore and beyond. More  Read More →

Be on the lookout for new police tool, aka Twitter

When Milwaukee police wanted to get word of a murder out quickly, they did it in 113 characters on Twitter. More  Read More →

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