Entries by Brian Barkley

How Does Property Division in Divorce Work?

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 […]

More Small Business Legal Mistakes

Lots 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.

S Corp versus LLC – what is the difference?

Business 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.

Protecting Yourself from Criminal Charges

Many 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 […]