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For parents who are divorcing in Charles County, Maryland, one of the more difficult tasks is to determine the exact amount of child support that will need to be paid. The monthly child support payment is based on the joint incomes of the parents and a mathematical formula from the Maryland divorce statutes. To the […]
Maryland criminal statutes define “kidnapping” as having five criminal elements. These are: The intentional Carrying (or causing to be carried) Of a person By force or fraud To a place either in or outside of Maryland If convicted of kidnapping, the criminal defendant has committed a felony and is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 30 […]
If you have been injured in a stairway slip and fall accident, you have a legal right to seek compensation for your injuries (and any other damage). In Charles County, Maryland, property owners have an obligation to keep their property in a reasonably safe and hazard-free condition. If they fail to do so and a […]
Generally, the answer is “yes.” In Calvert County, Maryland, divorce situations involving child custody, Maryland divorce court is highly likely to award custody to the parent that actively wants and seeks custody. Indeed, around the country, it is common for fathers to be content to allow custody to remain with mothers and, in effect, the […]
Call a Maryland criminal defense attorney as soon as you can after you have been arrested and charged. This is because there are several legal events that occur very early in the arrest/prosecution process. For example, there is a short hearing that makes an initial determination about whether the arrest was lawful and a hearing […]
If you have been injured — through no fault of your own — in an auto accident here in Charles County, Maryland caused by an out-of-state driver, there is no reason to panic or even worry. Your claim for money damages and compensation will proceed — mostly — in the “normal” manner. Regardless of where […]
Yes. In Maryland, a couple can get a Divorce By Mutual Consent even if they have minor children (under the age of 18). In this article, the experienced Maryland Family Law and Child Custody Attorneys at the Law Office of Robert Castro discuss the basics of a Maryland divorce by mutual consent (“DBMC”) along with […]
If law enforcement officers are knocking on your door, here are some things you should do. First, there is no need to panic immediately. The police might not be there “for you.” Maybe they are investigating something that happened in the neighborhood, and they are looking for witnesses. Second, whether you never committed a crime […]
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (“DUI”) is a crime in Maryland, with defendants facing jail time, fines, and suspension of driving privileges if convicted. There are also a number of other non-governmental consequences that can be caused by a DUI conviction, such as impacts on schooling, where you can rent an apartment, […]
Being arrested, convicted, and imprisoned for a crime here in Calvert County, Maryland, has a long list of obvious adverse consequences, including impacts on divorce proceedings and child custody awards. The Maryland divorce and family law attorneys here at the Law Office of Robert Castro sometimes receive questions about how incarceration impacts divorce and child […]
Most car accident claims in St. Mary’s County, MD., are handled — at first — through insurance claims. That is, any and all victims injured in the auto accident will file claims against the insurance policy held by the at-fault driver (or drivers). More than two-thirds of those claims are successfully settled, which means that […]
No. The proven Maryland car accident lawyers here at the Law Office of Robert Castro strongly recommend hiring experienced car accident lawyers BEFORE talking to the insurance company about your accident. You do not, of course, need to hire us. But hire someone. To be clear, we are speaking of the “long-form” interviews that insurance […]
Yes, child neglect can be charged as a crime in Maryland. Most are aware that child neglect will certainly bring action from Maryland’s child protective and family services. Many know that if there is no legitimate excuse or explanation, child neglect will cause parents to lose their parental rights. However, in addition to those consequences, […]
If your Maryland divorce involves minor children, the Maryland divorce court will evaluate and decide the custody arrangements for the child or children involved. That decision might range from sole physical custody awarded to one parent or some sort of shared custody and/or visitation rights. The legal standard for making such custody decisions is the […]
If you have been injured by a violent, vicious dog in Waldorf, Maryland, you have a legal right to seek recovery of money damages for your injuries and for other types of damages (like lost wages and earnings). Note that Maryland is NOT a “one free bite” state. That is, a dog’s owner can be […]
Returning to work after an injury can be challenging, especially when medical limitations prevent employees from performing their usual duties. Light duty work restrictions allow injured employees to continue working in a modified capacity while they recover. These restrictions help employees maintain financial stability while ensuring their health and safety. However, not all light-duty assignments […]
Many drivers in Maryland are unsure whether the state follows a no-fault insurance or an at-fault system. Understanding this distinction is essential, especially after an accident, as it determines how compensation is pursued and who is responsible for damages. Maryland is an At-Fault State Maryland follows an at-fault insurance system, meaning the driver responsible for […]
Maryland criminal law treats “theft-type” crimes in a similar and uniform manner in terms of punishments and classifications. This is true also for “theft-adjacent” crimes like receipt of stolen property. Thus, like other theft crimes, for punishments, the sentencing guidelines and potential punishments depend on the value of the things or services stolen. See Md. […]
As we noted in a companion article, the interplay between bankruptcy and Maryland child custody law is complex. As noted in that other article, the filing for bankruptcy by one parent or the other will not generally impact child support payments. At a very general level, child support is based on the income of the […]
If a loved family member has been wrongfully killed, a wrongful death lawsuit can be filed. There are actually two types of claims: a “survival claim” and a “wrongful death claim.” The first is permitted by Maryland Estates & Trusts Code, §7-401, and the second is governed by Maryland Courts & Jud. Proc. Code, §§ […]
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