- Divorce
- Child SupportBecause our firm encompasses many different areas of practice, Staiti & DiBlasio has the experience and knowledge to aggressively pursue any course of action that would be best for our clients. In addition to experienced attorneys in the fields of domestic relations, divorce, and child support/visitation, Staiti & DiBlasio has experience with Real Estate law, small business valuation claims, and Estate Planning, meaning that your concerns can be comprehensively addressed by one firm.
- Child Custody and VisitationAt Staiti & DiBlasio, we guide our clients through the difficult and challenging process of legal separation. We provide knowledgeable legal advice to wives, husbands, and married and unmarried parents. Our family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody law, child support, as well as the myriad of other separation matters, such as property valuation, asset distribution, the effects of past and future family law matters on your estate planning picture, and the effects of separation on present and future business endeavors.
- Spousal SupportYou can file for a Legal Separation/Limited Divorce while you are waiting to meet the statutory timeframe for an Absolute Divorce. This may allow the court to grant you temporary custody, visitation, child support, and alimony.
- Legal Separation
- Child Abuse
- Criminal DefenseIf you have been arrested or are facing a criminal charge it is important that you retain a criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible. The attorneys at Staiti & DiBlasio, LLP will work hard from the very beginning of your case to avoid any additional consequences and strive to minimize punishments imposed. Do not rely solely on advice from a prosecutor or law enforcement official. They do not have your best interests in mind. Our firm is dedicated to protecting you.
- DUI/DWIIf you have been charged with a Maryland DWI or DUI there are two things that you need to consider...
- Wrongful Death
- Traffic Violations
- Sex CrimesA felony conviction is a serious matter that can result in one year or more in State prison and the potential loss of certain privileges and Constitutional rights of U.S. citizenship, such as the right to possess a firearm or the right to vote. Felony cases are typically tried initially in Circuit Court of Maryland in the county where the crime allegedly took place. Felony Crimes involve drug and narcotics charges, arson, burglary, armed robbery, murder and/or attempted murder, rape and/or sexual assault, kidnapping and aggravated assault and battery, white collar crimes, and other serious crimes.
- Fraud
- Robbery
- Burglary
- White Collar Crimes
- Theft
- MisdemeanorsMisdemeanors are less serious than felonies but a conviction of one can still result in significant jail time. Misdemeanors typically result in imposition of such punishments as a fine or a jail sentence not exceeding a year. If a jail sentence is imposed, it is served in a Maryland county or city jail rather than the State or Federal prison. Misdemeanor cases are typically tried initially in District Court of Maryland in the county where the crime allegedly took place.
- Embezzlement
- Drug Crimes
- Assault
- Murder
- Identity TheftCredit Protection, Identity Theft, and Credit Defamation are some of the latest buzzwords in law. While matters such as Identity Theft can be prosecuted criminally, other matters affecting your credit score must be advanced through the civil courts. Credit Defamation actions can arise when you have been the victim of...
- Homicide
- Arson
- Shoplifting
- Forgery
- Kidnapping
- Manslaughter
- Prostitution
- Business FormationIf you are thinking about starting a business, or changing your current business designation, you will face numerous legal decisions, and the ramifications may not be readily apparent. Business formation involves issues such as the type of business entity, permits, licenses, tax considerations, personal and financial liability, and contractual obligations, just to name a few. Do not make these decisions without professional advice.
- Real Estate LitigationProperty disputes should be a simple matter of comparing a survey to the land in dispute. Unfortunately, this is seldom the case and emotions can run high because you are dealing with your land and the biggest problem lives next door. Oftentimes, the problem is actually the result of failing to address an issue a long time ago – like twenty (20) years or so. Thus, the connection between property boundary disputes and adverse possession claims.
- Eminent DomainThe government’s power of eminent domain can be intimidating to a Maryland property owner who is facing the prospect of condemnation or having his or her property acquired for a public project. The government’s acquisition of your property can be disruptive to your personal life or business. Worse, if the acquisition is being completed pursuant to the government’s “Quick Take” power, the legal transfer of title can happen long before you have received your just compensation.
- Easement
- Land Use and Zoning
- Property Damage
- Citizenship and Naturalization
- Personal InjuryWe’ve all seen the ads for personal injury attorneys that say don’t speak to the other side or even your insurer until you’ve spoken with your lawyer – turns out, their right! Maryland is one of 5 states that follow ‘Contributory Negligence’ and it means is that even if you were only slightly at fault – you could get nothing, even when you’re the victim. Investigators and adjusters are trained to ask you questions that provide them with a defense to your claim and its why the first two questions Maryland Personal Injury Attorneys ask is – who have spoken with and what was said.
- Medical MalpracticeYou need to have someone to look out for your best interests. Our job is to level the playing field for victims of all kinds of personal injuries: motor vehicle accidents, boating accidents, wrongful death, slip and fall, dog bites, medical malpractice, and toxic exposure.
- Auto Accidents
- Dog Bites
- Estate PlanningEstate Planning and Wills are not just for the super wealthy. Anyone who wishes to appoint a guardian for their children, make specific bequests, and assist their loved ones upon their passing should have a Will.
- WillsESTATE ADMINISTRATION is the process through which a deceased individual’s assets are distributed to the beneficiaries named in the decedent’s last will and testament. Or, if the deceased did not have a will, then assets are distributed pursuant to the Maryland statutes concerning intestate succession. Estate Administration is also the process through which creditors may collect debts and federal & state governments attempt to tax the decedent’s estate.
- Trusts
- Power of AttorneyADVANCE DIRECTIVE – A type of Durable Power of Attorney that takes effect upon one’s incompetency. The Advance Directive appoints a surrogate decisionmaker for healthcare matters.
- Bankruptcy
- ForeclosureAUTOMATIC STAY The injunction which automatically stops lawsuits, garnishments, foreclosures, and collection activities against a Debtor the moment a Bankruptcy is filed.
- Tax Law