The best advice I give to my clients is “Don’t lose sight of the most important people in this case…YOUR KIDS!” Your children come first and you need to make sure that the decisions you make are what is in their best interest. After all, that is what the Court will do. The Court looks […]
It is no secret that the legal industry is behind other professional industries technologically. Last fall our office attended a legal conference to change that. Technology to advance the legal system and accommodate law firms is developed every day. We brought back a wealth of knowledge, and earlier this year we implemented measures to ensure […]
We at the Law Offices of Kerri Cohen would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year! 2021 was a challenging year for all of us but we are excited to share some of our proudest accomplishments of the year and what we have come for you in 2022! If you know Kerri, you know […]
The Cohen Legal Team is all about compensation. Fighting for justice when our clients have been treated unfairly is one of the most important parts of our practice. However, it should be noted that this $6.4 million dollar settlement for the family of Freddie Gray exceeds the combined total of more than 120 other lawsuits […]
Legal battles concerning a divorce have a tendency to drag out longer than the parties would have preferred when they started the process. But what if you need for spousal support (also known as alimony) now? What if not getting that spousal support means not being able to pay the mortgage? How do you approach […]
During the past two weeks, we have had numerous calls about the uncertainty COVID-19 is causing in our community. We compiled a list of the most common questions asked of us to hopefully assist you in this time of need. Please remember that this is not legal advice and if you have questions about your […]
Overall, the divorce rate in Maryland is on the decline, down 1.7% in 2020, with a notable exception - couples over the age of 50 and/or who have been married 20 or more years – these are often referred to as “grey divorces.” For these couples, the rate of divorce has seen a steady and […]
Tomorrow if you have less than 10 grams of marijuana….you do not face up to one year in jail in Maryland. Some say it is about time. Most of my clients are cheering Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley signed two marijuana-related bills into law that will go into effect tomorrow, October 1st. The first decriminalizes the […]
When going through a separation or divorce, clear headed thinking and decision making often takes a back seat. You can end up making the wrong decisions and ultimately end up with the wrong lawyer, all for an urgent desire to end the whole ordeal quickly. This will often have the opposite effect. What you need […]
Divorce is a complex matter which needs to be handled carefully and seriously. Your friends and family members will recommend you a number of divorce attorneys in Baltimore. Not only this, you will also see good client ratings given to different divorce attorneys in Baltimore on internet. But, don’t hire a lawyer instantly because he/she […]
The success of a family law case depends a great deal on the strength of your evidence and how your lawyer presents your case. In other words, you need to choose the best family lawyer because the best family lawyers put all their efforts to figure out the strongest evidence in your case and presents the case […]
Adultery and the impact on alimony in Maryland Courts? ALIMONY is defined as the money that one spouse pays to the other during and/or after a divorce. The purpose of alimony is to ensure that one party is not impoverished solely because of the divorce and to try to maintain the parties’ standard of living similar to when […]
It may sound silly, but these innocent errors can negatively affect your auto accident case. Even if you are trying to do and say the right things, there are many ways you can hurt your case. The Cohen Legal Team has identified what we believe are the TOP 10 mistakes you can make. You may […]
Every child has basic needs. Maryland has identified those needs, determined the economics behind those needs, and implemented Child Support Guidelines to satisfy those needs when co-parents separate or divorce. The implementation of the Child Support Guidelines ensures that both parents proportionally contribute to the needs of their child(ren), in the best interests of the […]