No Fault Divorce In Maryland

February 22, 2019 | Articles | Family Law

In Maryland, there are two ways to obtain a divorce without a finding of fault against one of the […]

Child Custody in Maryland

May 1, 2017 | Articles | Family Law

In my video, I mention the ten non-exclusive factors that the court considers when determining the custody of a minor […]

Marijuana in Maryland

April 9, 2017 | Articles | Criminal Law

Is It Legal Even If It’s Legal? Like many States, the General Assembly in Maryland enacted legislation decriminalizing possession of […]

5 Things To Do When Your Loved One is Arrested

February 18, 2017 | Articles | Criminal Law

When a loved on is arrested there is a mixture of fear and confusion. The police may have shown up […]

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No Fault Divorce In Maryland

February 22, 2019 | Articles, Family Law

In Maryland, there are two ways to obtain a divorce without a finding of fault against one of the [...]

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My Ex Isn’t Abiding By The Agreement … What Do I Do?

August 2, 2017 | Family Law

Mom and dad separated two years ago. They have a 5-year-old son, Billy. They have been making visitation transfers [...]

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Divorce: Social Media Infographic

May 30, 2017 | Family Law

If you are divorcing, please be careful before posting to social media.

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The Martino Law Philosophy

I am an attorney with over 20 years of experience. If you are going through a difficult time, I can be a stabilizing force to help you get out of your situation. I am diligent and conscientious. I do not grandstand or play upon your fears. I will be honest with you about your legal matter, and I will be honest when dealing with the court and the opposing side, but I will always advocate for your interests. In advocating for your interests, keep in mind that a judge will tune out if he or she believes that we are not being reasonable, so it is paramount that we prepare a strategy that has a chance to be successful. In developing a strategy for your case, we will realistically discuss the prospects of your case, even if it means telling you something that you do not want to hear.

Look out for attorneys who overemphasize the need to be “aggressive.” While it is important to pursue your best interest aggressively, we must first carefully reflect on and identify your best interests in your case. One of the responsibilities of an attorney is to be a “counselor” of law. Therefore we will discuss your situation and come up with a strategy that is effective, efficient, and in your best interest. It is just as important to look at the risks associated with any particular course of action, as well as the rewards. In particular, with family law, I do not believe in “punishing” the other side as an end in and of itself. However, if we pursue a course of action in your best interest and that gives you an advantage over the other side, this is perfectly acceptable. With family law, if you have young children, please remember that the case is never really over until the youngest child turns 18 or graduates high school. If it is possible to work out an arrangement that everyone can live with, that will save an enormous amount of time, money, and emotion for you and your children.

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