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A Stipulated Order of Continuance of SOC is a contract between a defendant and a Prosecuting Attorney. If the defendant completes the requirements of the contract then the prosecutor will generally move to dismiss the case at the end of the designated period of time, generally between 12-24 months.

The Statement of Probable Cause (form DC/CR 4) is a document used by the arresting officer to write a concise statement that articulates the probable cause related to the arrest of the defendant, including articulating the elements of each crime charged on forms DC/CR002 and DC/CR002A.

If you want to initiate or open a divorce case, use the Complaint/Counter-Complaint for Absolute Divorce (CC-DR-020) or Complaint/Counter-Complaint for Limited Divorce (CC-DR-021). If you want to respond to a divorce case that your spouse has opened, use the Answer (CC-DR-050) and Counter-Complaint (CC-DR-020/021).

The burden of proof for establishing probable cause does not demand absolute certainty or conclusive evidence of criminal activity. Rather, it requires a reasonable basis or suspicion backed by factual evidence that would lead a prudent person to believe that a crime has been, is being, or will be committed.

The Statement of Probable Cause is a critical document in Maryland criminal cases that provides a summary of the facts and circumstances leading to an individual's arrest. This document outlines the basis for the arrest and serves as a crucial piece of evidence in legal proceedings.

Judges consider a range of factors, aiming to reach decisions that serve the child's best interests. They evaluate each parent's ability to provide a stable, nurturing environment, the child's relationship with each parent, and, in certain cases, the child's preference.

If one spouse leaves or abandons the other, it may be considered desertion, which can be a legal cause for absolute divorce when it occurs for 12 consecutive months. Spousal desertion may result in legal penalties to the deserter, including alimony as well as asset allocation issues.

Starting at the age of 10, children have a say in their visitation. And at the age of 16, children are given full say over their visitation schedule. Once you create a visitation agreement, the court will examine it based on the child's best interest.

Moving and changing addresses is a common occurrence, especially after a divorce. There is not a specific distance that a parent can move with joint custody. That said, the visitation or custody orders might include a requirement that parents give advance notice before they plan to move.