Property Division in Divorce
Divorces usually involve property division. With a few important exceptions, all the property that was acquired during a marriage is considered marital property in Maryland. Marital property normally includes such things as houses, cars, furniture, personal property, stocks, bonds, jewelry, bank accounts, pensions, retirement plans, 401k accounts and IRA’s. It generally does not include the value of professional degrees/licenses. Read more
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How Does Property Division in Divorce Work?
/in Divorce, Family Law/by Brian BarkleyProperty Division in Divorce
Divorces usually involve property division. With a few important exceptions, all the property that was acquired during a marriage is considered marital property in Maryland. Marital property normally includes such things as houses, cars, furniture, personal property, stocks, bonds, jewelry, bank accounts, pensions, retirement plans, 401k accounts and IRA’s. It generally does not include the value of professional degrees/licenses. Read more
How Do I Get a Divorce in Maryland?
/in Divorce, Family Law/by Brian BarkleyWhat are the grounds for divorce in Maryland?
The reason that you are entitled to a divorce in Maryland is called the “grounds.” Maryland has “no-fault” and “fault” grounds for divorce. Read more
More Small Business Legal Mistakes
/in Corporate Law/by Brian BarkleyLots of helpful advice about potential legal mistakes for small business owners already exists on the internet. Sometimes, though, too much advice can be overwhelming. We’ve combed through the results and found the articles that we think are the best, and added some of our own. Read more
S Corp versus LLC – what is the difference?
/in Corporate Law/by Brian BarkleyBusiness owners know that structuring your business can be challenging. Here is how to tell whether to file as a Limited Liability Company (LLC), or to be taxed under Subchapter S of Chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code, otherwise known as an S Corporation. Read more
Auto Accident Checklist
/in Personal Injury/by Brian BarkleyAn auto accident is a stressful event, and this is a checklist you can use to help keep your thinking straight during a stressful time. Read more
Protecting Yourself from Criminal Charges
/in Criminal Law/by Brian BarkleyMany individuals are uncertain how to interact with the police under the threat of criminal charges. Absent the active assistance of an attorney that is well versed in the facts of the matter, there is no sure fire way to handle the situation to avoid criminal charges or to minimize the chances of conviction. That being said, there are several general observations that can assist you Read more
Estate Planning in Frederick, Maryland: Understanding A Living Trust
/in Probate & Estate Planning/by Brian BarkleyWhat is a living trust?
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Estate Planning Checklist
/in Probate & Estate Planning/by Brian BarkleyOne of the greatest gifts you can leave your survivors is an organized estate. The time you spend now will help your loved ones to cope later, and also will ensure your wishes will be carried out. Read more
Civil Litigation in Rockville, Maryland: 7 Steps for Negotiating a Settlement of Your Personal Injury Claim
/in Personal Injury/by Brian BarkleyBarkley & Kennedy handles a lot of personal injury cases in Rockville, Maryland, and other parts of Montgomery and Frederick Counties. We like to break down the path to possible personal injury claim settlement with these 7 steps. Read more