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Q: What can I do about my neighbor recording me on my property in Maryland?
I live in Maryland and have been dealing with a situation for over a year where a next-door neighbor is continuously video and audio recording me on my property. He conducts the recording privately and sends the footage to a third party within the county government, who then contacts me. What legal... View More 
Mark Oakley
answered on Aug 30, 2026
answered on Aug 30, 2026
Do you have a copy of any of these videos with audio recordings of you or your family or guests having conversations? If so, you can request that the District Court Commissioner issue criminal charges for illegal recording of private conversations without your consent, which is a felony punishable... View More
Q: What happens to property not on deed in Maryland divorce?
My daughter is getting a divorce in Maryland. She, her father, and her mother are on the deed of the property, and the spouse is not on the deed. There are no existing agreements regarding the division of property in case of divorce. The daughter lives in the house with her husband, to whom... View More
Mark Oakley
answered on Aug 30, 2026
answered on Aug 30, 2026
Maryland is an equitable property division state for determining marital property. The husband may be entitled to claim a share of his wife’s interest (1/3) of the house, but the court has different ways it can award that interest. One way is to award the husband a greater share of other assets... View More
Q: How can someone on the deportation list without immigration status renew their driver's license?
How can my client, a participant in a psychiatric rehabilitation program (PRP) in Baltimore, Maryland, renew his driver's license when he does not have a legal immigration status and is on the deportation list? He currently has a form of identification, has received notifications from the DMV... View More
Mark Oakley
answered on Aug 30, 2026
answered on Aug 30, 2026
Undocumented or unauthorized immigrants can obtain a standard, noncommercial Maryland driver’s license, an option granted under the Maryland Highway Safety Act of 2013. Getting this license allows the immigrant to operate a vehicle within Maryland and have official identification for that... View More
Q: How to challenge a policy limiting record requests in Florida?
I am in Florida and would like to challenge a policy that limits all record requests, including financial records and emails related to collections, to once per month. Moreover, the policy requires emails to be printed for inspection. How can I challenge this policy, and what are my rights under... View More
Barbara Billiot Stage
answered on Aug 29, 2026
answered on Aug 29, 2026
Assuming you are asking about a HOA or COA (condominium association), you have a right to inspect the records for up to 8 hours a month. Inspections can be limited to one day a month as long as you get at least 8 hours. The association can require emails to be printed. These are normally kept on... View More
Q: Does RI's Made-Whole Doctrine apply in my insurance situation after a car crash?
I'm facing a situation with my homeowners insurance over property damage recovery involving multiple insurance companies. A car drove through my house, causing significant damage to my property, such as a sign, wall, and landscaping. I've read about the "Made-Whole Doctrine" in... View More
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 29, 2026
answered on Aug 29, 2026
A Rhode Island attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. I do not practice in Rhode Island, so I am not able to speak about the operation of its subrogation doctrine. But in terms of what actions you can take, my general recommendation would be to stay on top of... View More
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