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James E. Crawford, Jr. & Associates, LLC
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1. James Crawford, Jr. Linthicum, MD
  Attorney at Law - MD, 1992
  University of Baltimore J.D. 1992
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Paula J. Peters

Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Adoption, Children's Rights

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1410 Forest Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403

Judith Billage

Adoption, Divorce, Trusts, Wills

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1831 Forest Dr, Annapolis, MD 21401

Dawn M. Green

Farms, Divorce, Child Support, Adoption, Divorce & Family Law

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275 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401

Hollie Shawn Cutler

Motor Vehicle, Family Law, Adoption, Divorce & Family Law

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 44 Years

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2060 West St, Annapolis, MD 21401

Gilda Ohanes Karpouzian

Divorce, Child Support, Child Custody, Adoption

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107 Ridgelyavenue, Annapolis, MD 21401

Christina Bayne

Wills & Probate, Family Law, Adoption, Divorce & Family Law

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91 Cathedral St, Annapolis, MD 21401

Paula Grace Nightingale

Family Law, Adoption, Divorce, Child Custody

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1906 Towne Centre Blvd, Annapolis, MD 21401

Jane Tolar

Adoption, Divorce & Family Law, Criminal

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 49 Years

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Easton, MD 21601

Thomas F. Ellis

Adoption, Child Support, Criminal, Farms

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132 Mayo Road, Edgewater, MD 21037

Shannon A. Dent

Corporate, Litigation, Adoption, Trusts

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268 Merrimac Court, Prince Frederick, MD 20678

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LEGAL TERMS

PETITIONER

A person who initiates a lawsuit. A synonym for plaintiff, used almost universally in some states and in others for certain types of lawsuits, most commonly div... (more...)

A person who initiates a lawsuit. A synonym for plaintiff, used almost universally in some states and in others for certain types of lawsuits, most commonly divorce and other family law cases.

JOINT CUSTODY

An arrangement by which parents who do not live together share the upbringing of a child. Joint custody can be joint legal custody (in which both parents have a... (more...)

An arrangement by which parents who do not live together share the upbringing of a child. Joint custody can be joint legal custody (in which both parents have a say in decisions affecting the child) joint physical custody (in which the child spends a significant amount of time with both parents) or, very rarely, both.

HOME STUDY

An investigation of prospective adoptive parents to make sure they are fit to raise a child, required by all states. Common areas of inquiry include financial s... (more...)

An investigation of prospective adoptive parents to make sure they are fit to raise a child, required by all states. Common areas of inquiry include financial stability, marital stability, lifestyles and other social factors, physical and mental health and criminal history.

PREMARITAL AGREEMENT

An agreement made by a couple before marriage that controls certain aspects of their relationship, usually the management and ownership of property, and sometim... (more...)

An agreement made by a couple before marriage that controls certain aspects of their relationship, usually the management and ownership of property, and sometimes whether alimony will be paid if the couple later divorces. Courts usually honor premarital agreements unless one person shows that the agreement was likely to promote divorce, was written with the intention of divorcing or was entered into unfairly. A premarital agreement may also be known as a 'prenuptial agreement.'

GUARDIAN

An adult who has been given the legal right by a court to control and care for a minor or her property. Someone who looks after a child's property is called a '... (more...)

An adult who has been given the legal right by a court to control and care for a minor or her property. Someone who looks after a child's property is called a 'guardian of the estate.' An adult who has legal authority to make personal decisions for the child, including responsibility for his physical, medical and educational needs, is called a 'guardian of the person.' Sometimes just one person will be named to take care of all these tasks. An individual appointed by a court to look after an incapacitated adult may also be known as a guardian, but is more frequently called a conservator.

MARITAL PROPERTY

Most of the property accumulated by spouses during a marriage, called community property in some states. States differ as to exactly what is included in marital... (more...)

Most of the property accumulated by spouses during a marriage, called community property in some states. States differ as to exactly what is included in marital property; some states include all property and earnings dring the marriage, while others exclude gifts and inheritances.

PETITION (IMMIGRATION)

A formal request for a green card or a specific nonimmigrant (temporary) visa. In many cases, the petition must be filed by someone sponsoring the immigrant, su... (more...)

A formal request for a green card or a specific nonimmigrant (temporary) visa. In many cases, the petition must be filed by someone sponsoring the immigrant, such as a family member or employer. After the petition is approved, the immigrant may submit the actual visa or green card application.

CONDONATION

One person's approval of another's activities, constituting a defense to a fault divorce. For example, if a wife did not object to her husband's adultery and la... (more...)

One person's approval of another's activities, constituting a defense to a fault divorce. For example, if a wife did not object to her husband's adultery and later tries to use it as grounds for a divorce, he could argue that she had condoned his behavior and could perhaps prevent her from divorcing him on these grounds.

PATERNITY SUIT

A lawsuit to determine the identity of the father of a child born outside of marriage, and to provide for the support of the child once the identity of the fath... (more...)

A lawsuit to determine the identity of the father of a child born outside of marriage, and to provide for the support of the child once the identity of the father has been determined.

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

IN RE ADOPTION OF TA'NIYA C.

We return again to the problematic question of how a court should resolve a case in which the rights of an individual to raise her child without state interference may ultimately conflict with the best interests of that child. A juvenile court is authorized by statute to terminate the ...

In re Adoption/Guardianship of Amber R.

984 A.2d 243 (2009). 411 Md. 598. IN RE ADOPTION/GUARDIANSHIP OF AMBER R. Pet. Docket No. 385. Court of Appeals of Maryland. Granted December 9, 2009. Petition for Writ of Certiorari granted.

In re Adoption/Guardianship of Alonza D. Jr. and Shaydon S.

970 A.2d 892 (2009). 408 Md. 487. IN RE ADOPTION/GUARDIANSHIP OF ALONZA D. JR. AND SHAYDON S. Pet. Docket No. 7. Court of Appeals of Maryland. Granted May 6, 2009. Petition for writ of certiorari granted.

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Judith Billage

Dawn M. Green

Hollie Shawn Cutler

Gilda Ohanes Karpouzian

Christina Bayne

Paula Grace Nightingale

Jane Tolar

Thomas F. Ellis

Shannon A. Dent

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PETITIONER

JOINT CUSTODY

HOME STUDY

PREMARITAL AGREEMENT

GUARDIAN

MARITAL PROPERTY

PETITION (IMMIGRATION)

CONDONATION

PATERNITY SUIT

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

IN RE ADOPTION OF TA'NIYA C.

In re Adoption/Guardianship of Amber R.

In re Adoption/Guardianship of Alonza D. Jr. and Shaydon S.

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