by Stewart Sutton | Sep 5, 2023 | Firm News
On August 30, 2023, the Maryland Supreme Court held that a post-nuptial agreement that contains a penalty clause (also called a “bad boy” clause) for adultery is enforceable. See Lloyd v. Niceta, __ Md. ___ (2023). The parties’ post-nuptial...
by Stewart | Jun 26, 2023 | Firm News
Stewart Sutton has represented many clients in personal injury cases against major retailers and Fortune 500 companies. When settlement discussions reach an impasse on monetary compensation in a personal injury case against a major corporation, this is where a...
by Stewart Sutton | Jun 22, 2023 | Firm News
On October 1, 2023, Maryland will eliminate all fault grounds for divorce, including adultery, desertion, and cruel and vicious conduct. There will now be only three no-fault grounds for divorce in Maryland: (a) 6 month separation; (b) irreconcilable differences; and...
by Stewart Sutton | Jan 26, 2023 | Firm News
A de facto parent (meaning “parent in fact”) is a person other than the child’s legal parents (biological or adoptive parents) who claims custody or visitation rights based upon the person’s relationship with the non-biological, non-adopted child. Most importantly, a...
by Stewart | Nov 2, 2022 | Firm News
There are a thousand ways to commit legal malpractice, including not suing the proper party. A person suffered serious personal injuries when he was by a Montgomery County police officer, who had run a right light. The victim’s attorney timely provided...
by Stewart Sutton | Jul 28, 2022 | Firm News
The general rule in Maryland is that a person cannot recover emotional distress damages caused by witnessing or learning about harm to their property. For example, a person arrives home to discover that their classic 1967 Ford Mustang had been destroyed by a...
