I am separated from my wife, without a signed separation agreement. Can I file for divorce? If so, when?

It depends on your grounds for divorce. If you have been separated and living apart without cohabitation for more than a year, you can file for...

What defenses are available for a collections matter filed in the wrong County at the end of the Statute of Limitations?

The statute of limitations for most contract actions is 3 years. If your signature on the credit card agreement has the word seal next to it, the...

Can my lawyer withhold my retainer fees indefinitely?

Well... Normally any unused portion of a retainer is to be refunded to a client because the lawyer has not earned the fee. A retainer is the...

Do I need an attorney if I am getting an uncontested divorce

Part of your pension could be construed as marital property under a divorce decree -- but he would have to ask for it. If you want the divorce...

If feasible, would hiring a lawyer and paying him 1/3 of a $3,000.00 judgment be reasonable ?

It all depends on how much work goes into getting that judgment and whether collecting on the judgment is reasonable. Getting a judgment is easy...

I was in business and needed to close it. My landlord is now suing me. I can't afford any of this. In need of advice!!

Unfortunately you're likely liable for the balance of the lease -- either the business is liable or you as personal guarantor. Unfortunately, the...

If you owned your own house and this happened, it would still be an inconvenience. It sounds to me like your landlord is on top of things and...

I have a townhouse in Anne Arundel County that I want to rent out, do I need a rental license?

Yes, you need a license if it is a multi-unit property.

Anne Arundel County Code Section 10-9-101(2) defines a multiple dwelling as: "a dwelling containing more than two dwelling units or a...

How to get my name off a house and loan

All marital property issues should have been decided in your divorce -- the fact that the house was not causes me some concern. You will need a...