Questions answered by Stephen A. Drazin

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And order given in a divorce case...

Stephen's answer | Answered on May 19, 2009

Such a Notice is generally issued by the Clerk's Office when such a case is dormant (i.e., no activity) for a period of six (6) months. Within the...

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My husband and I are divorcing. The mortgage is in his name only, the deed has both names, what are our options?

Stephen's answer | Answered on May 19, 2009

From your question, it appears (at this stage) the process is uncontested in nature. As such, you have many options from sale of the property,...

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Do we have any recourse when the landlady intends to not return any security deposit?

Stephen's answer | Answered on May 19, 2009

At first blush, it would appear the applicable Maryland Statutes within the Real Property Article are § 8-203(e),(f), and (g)which state as...

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I am being taken to court and have received a 14 question Interrogatories Pursuant form. Who do I send that back to?

Stephen's answer | Answered on May 19, 2009

I agree with Mr. Levy. The Maryland Rules have some "pretty strict" guidelines concerning the timing of your Responses. I highly suggest you...

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I am being taken to court by a credit card company. I have received a 14 question Interrogatories Pursuant form. Who does that g

Stephen's answer | Answered on May 19, 2009

I highly suggest you see a seasoned Attorney who handles bankruptcies and debtor/creditor relations, for a free initial consultation, as soon as...

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Can the non-custodial parent reduce the amount of child support when kids are still young and mother doesn't make much?

Stephen's answer | Answered on May 19, 2009

In Maryland, child support is generally set utilizing the Maryland Child Support Guidelines. I do not fully understand your question;...

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One collection agent called my work and told me she will call my HR to garnish me?do they have a right to do that?and whats my

Stephen's answer | Answered on May 19, 2009

I generally agree with Ms. Trevino. Additionally: note, generally garnishment can not occur (without your consent) until after a Judgment is...

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I think my lawyer may has misled me on how much my divorce would cost.

Stephen's answer | Answered on May 19, 2009

I suggest you review your Retainer Agreement/Enagagement Letter-Agreement with the attorney; your monthly/periodic billing statements; and the...

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I think my lawyer has mislead me on how much my divorce would cost

Stephen's answer | Answered on May 19, 2009

I concur with Mr. Levy. I suggest you review your Retainer Agreement/Enagagement Letter-Agreement with the attorney; your monthly/periodic billing...

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Is a joint account safe?

Stephen's answer | Answered on May 19, 2009

I generally concur with Mr. Levy; however, within the State of Maryland - if the account is held jointly between Husband and Wife (as Tenants by...

Stephen A. Drazin's Answers (53)

And order given in a divorce case...

My husband and I are divorcing. The mortgage is in his name only, the deed has both names, what are our options?

Do we have any recourse when the landlady intends to not return any security deposit?

I am being taken to court and have received a 14 question Interrogatories Pursuant form. Who do I send that back to?

I am being taken to court by a credit card company. I have received a 14 question Interrogatories Pursuant form. Who does that g

Can the non-custodial parent reduce the amount of child support when kids are still young and mother doesn't make much?

One collection agent called my work and told me she will call my HR to garnish me?do they have a right to do that?and whats my

I think my lawyer may has misled me on how much my divorce would cost.

I think my lawyer has mislead me on how much my divorce would cost

Is a joint account safe?