The important thing is that your husband (the named defendant) not ignore the papers. If your lawyer believes that service is improper, then the...

Is there a higher court (e.g.Court of Appeals) that can overrule or reverse a decision of a lower court (e.g.Probate Court) ?

It appears from your question that you have not had advice of counsel on this relatively simple issue. If the creditor did not make a timely claim,...

In state of maryland, what is needed to get a next of kin for a minor in a case of parents deaths

A Petition for Guardianship must be filed in the Circuit Court. A lawyer can also advise you on the child's rights to collect certain benefits as a...

Signed a contract to have a geo-thermal system installed at my house. Failed county code. Contractor wants me to pay to finish.

The answer starts with the wording of your contract, draw schedule, scope of work and any change orders. In many instances, a failed inspection can...

How do I calculate what my settlement might be?

The advice of your lawyer, if you ask these questions, will permit you to weigh the options. And it is exactly this type of advice for which you...

My workman's compensation lawyer wants me to take a Structured settlement. What are the benefits of a lump sum vs this approach?

The advice of your lawyer, in combination with the advice of a qualified accountant, will permit you to weigh the options. And it is exactly this...

What specifically do you allege was a "mortgage fraud?" Is is something that you have done? Is it something that had been done to you? An...

My husband is expecting an inheritence, does he need to write a "will for me" in case he passes before probate?

The State of Maryland has already decided what will happen to his inheritance. It is described in the rules governing intestacy (where there is no...

If I disclose a computer system vulnerability (to the owner), can I be charged with "Unauthorized Access"?

A fascinating issue, but there is too much missing detail. You should consult with counsel and share your employment agreement (if any), policy or...

If a company went out of buisness do i still have to pay them money

Even if a company is no longer visible and active, it does not mean that it is not collecting income such as your restitution payments. Companies...