Prince George's County Legal Blog

It seems everywhere you go; someone owns a dog. Unfortunately, not all pet owners follow standard safety protocols to keep their canines from getting loose and biting others. Dogs generally bite people when they feel scared or threatened. It can be helpful for you to know this and other reasons dogs lash out at others.

Biting is a defense mechanism that dogs use to protect their territory. If a dog becomes startled or someone approaches it from behind, then it may provoke them to bite the instigator of such acts suddenly. Even if you're playing, running away from your dog may trigger a predatory response in them. They may bite you as a result.

Getting divorced when you have credit card debt can be tricky. Maryland attorneys often advise their clients not to finalize their divorces with joint debts that are still due. Whether one or both spouses are ultimately deemed responsible for credit card debt incurred during the marriage varies by state.

Creditors generally aren't obligated to abide by a divorce decree. They could go after one or both spouses if they share a joint credit card and still owe money once they divorce.

Divorce will bring significant changes to your life, and these changes may not stop just because your divorce is final. In fact, changes may continue to affect your life, and you may find that you are struggling to make your child support payments. If this happens to you, it may be in your interests to seek a modification of your support order. Don't just pay less or stop paying altogether without learning about the legal options available to you. 

Like with any significant family law decision, you will find it helpful to speak with a legal ally before you move forward. Your circumstances may be different, but this has no bearing on your ability to be a loving and active parent. Modifications are possible, but to avoid problems, you will want to be sure you take the appropriate legal steps.

Accidents caused by drivers under the influence of alcohol happen all too often in the state of Maryland. If you, or a loved one, are the victim of such an incident, you may be wondering what steps you can take to seek relief for any losses you have suffered. According to state laws, you may file civil claims against the drunk driver, but just know you may be in for an uphill battle.

Many people believe that an accident involving a drunk driver is pretty cut-and-dry. The drunk driver is entirely responsible and should have to cover the victim's losses, right? The truth is that the drunk driver, his or her legal team, and his or her insurance provider will likely try to place some, if not all, of the blame on you or your loved one. How successful they are at playing the blame game all comes down to the details of the event.