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Don’t Make These Divorce Mistakes!

By Hasson D. Barnes |

People who are hit hard by the thought of a divorce sometimes take a while to recover from the shock to the system, and wind up making critical errors simply because their judgment isn’t up to par.  That’s why it’s so important to have a local trusted divorce attorney working in tandem with you—so… Read More »

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Is Birdnesting The Best Way For You To Share Custody?

By Hasson D. Barnes |

It’s tough being a child of divorce.  A kid’s entire world changes, and they are completely powerless to do anything about it.  Suddenly they find themselves filling backpacks with clothes, shoes, homework, and the like, hauling their possessions from one house to another as they rearrange their lives to accommodate parents who no longer… Read More »

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Collisions Involving Big Rigs

By Hasson D. Barnes |

Our highways are crammed with vehicles of all kinds, from motorcycles and small passenger vehicles to delivery vans and tractor-trailers.  Not surprisingly, the size of the vehicle often has an impact on the amount of damage incurred in the event of a collision, particularly when any of these vehicles crash into each other. Maryland… Read More »

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The Worst Time For Divorce: When You’re Pregnant

By Hasson D. Barnes |

As a pregnant woman, what could possibly be the impetus for a divorce?  We generally think of pregnancy as a time of excitement as the happy couple plans to expand their family.  But that stereotype simply doesn’t match up with the reality for many.  If you are going to be dealing with both a… Read More »

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Financial Recovery From Maryland Bicycle Accidents

By Hasson D. Barnes |

A morning bicycle commute ended in death for a woman who was struck by a right-turning garbage truck at a crosswalk in Montgomery County in January 2022.  A man suffered a similar fate in April 2021 after a Dodge Dart collided with him on Paper Mill Road, leading to lethal injuries. A 32-year-old man… Read More »

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Elder Abuse

By Hasson D. Barnes |

Older Americans across the country experience abuse, exploitation, and neglect.  Oftentimes, victims are too frail to protect themselves as the people they depend on for care are the very perpetrators of the abuse.  Other times they are victims to strangers to take advantage of their vulnerability and naivete. If you or a loved one… Read More »

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Child Danger: Pesticides

By Hasson D. Barnes |

While we all understand that pesticides are poisons that can be dangerous to anyone, many parents do not realize that 13 percent of all poisoning incidents involving children occur in someone else’s home.  If your child suffers from pesticide poisoning in the home of a friend or neighbor, or perhaps at a park or… Read More »

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Distracted Driving In Maryland – What You Should Know

By Hasson D. Barnes |

These days it seems Americans are so accustomed to multi-talking that we’ve come to believe we are invincible when it comes to doing multiple tasks in addition to driving.  And it’s true– people get away with eating, texting, and other activities while behind the wheel every day. Unfortunately, it’s really a game of Russian… Read More »

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When Domestic Violence Threatens The Unborn

By Hasson D. Barnes |

You love your husband.  He loves you.  Even though there are occasional physical encounters due to his unpredictable temper—you know he loves you.  Yes, you’ve had a few bruises, maybe even a broken bone or two.  But you know he loves you.  Your pregnancy was a blessing.  You thought it would bring you closer. … Read More »

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Dangers Related To Space Heaters

By Hasson D. Barnes |

When a public housing project went up in flames in the Bronx, it was just one of about 1,700 fires in the United States that were blamed on space heaters every year. The Bronx fire resulted in 19 deaths and over 30 hospitalizations—all the result of a malfunctioning space heater. While many people rely… Read More »

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