Name: Law Offices of Todd K. Mohink, PA
Address: Empire Towers, Maryland, US
Telephone: 410-766-0113

Question 1

What topics does Maryland Law Explained cover?

Accepted Answer

The podcast covers Maryland family law in plain language, including divorce, child custody, child custody relocation, child support, alimony, property division, asset protection, CPS, CINA, and abuse-related matters. Episodes focus on Maryland law, the Maryland family court system, and how Anne Arundel and Howard County cases actually move.

Question 2

Who hosts the podcast?

Accepted Answer

Todd K. Mohink, the founding attorney of the Law Offices of Todd K. Mohink, PA, hosts every episode. He has practiced Maryland family law and criminal defense for more than 30 years from his Glen Burnie office, serving Anne Arundel and Howard County.

Question 3

Who is this podcast for?

Accepted Answer

The show is for Anne Arundel and Howard County families in the first 0-90 days of a divorce, custody dispute, relocation issue, child-support matter, alimony question, or property-division dispute. It is also for families dealing with a CPS investigation and military or first-responder families near Fort Meade and the Coast Guard Yard.

Question 4

Can I submit questions for the podcast?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Contact the firm through marylandlawhelp.com or call the Glen Burnie office at 410-766-0113. Questions from Anne Arundel and Howard County families are welcome.

Question 5

Can my ex move out of state and take the kids in Maryland?

Accepted Answer

Not automatically. Under Braun v. Headley, 131 Md. App. 588 (2000), the case Todd Mohink argued, Maryland courts treat a parent's right to travel as real. That right does not override the child's best interests in a custody relocation case. A relocation notice starts a process. It does not decide the outcome.

Question 6

What should I do in the first 24 hours after being served divorce papers in Maryland?

Accepted Answer

Do not panic and do not retaliate by text or email. Start a private journal of anything your lawyer should hear, secure copies of financial records, and avoid moving money or making threats. Then get a consultation. Maryland gives you time to respond, but early decisions about the children and the family home can shape the whole case.

Question 7

How long does a divorce take in Maryland?

Accepted Answer

An uncontested divorce with a signed marital separation agreement can often move much faster than a litigated case. Todd explains in Episode 1 that litigated divorce and custody cases can take about a year or longer, especially when court calendars are backed up. Settlement through an MSA or consent order can reduce cost, time, and stress when the terms protect the client.

Question 8

How is child custody decided in Maryland?

Accepted Answer

Maryland custody is decided on the best interests of the child. One parent does not automatically get the children. Courts weigh each parent's relationship with the child, stability, the ability to co-parent, and many other factors. Anne Arundel and Howard County judges run their family dockets differently, so Maryland-specific and county-specific guidance matters.

Question 9

CPS just contacted me about my children. Do I need a lawyer right now?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A CPS investigation or a CINA case is high stakes, and early statements matter. Todd explains that CPS and child-abuse civil work can move quickly and can involve the risk of a child being removed from the home. Get a Maryland attorney who handles these cases involved immediately.

Question 10

I'm about to deploy. Can I lose custody while I'm gone?

Accepted Answer

Deployment-driven custody and relocation issues are real, but Maryland and federal protections exist for servicemembers. Todd Mohink serves on the Anne Arundel County SCRA (Servicemembers Civil Relief Act) board and the firm offers a discount for military and first-responder families. If you have orders and a custody concern, raise it before you leave.

The Story Behind the Maryland-Based Lawyer, Todd K. Mohink

The Story Behind the Maryland-Based Lawyer, Todd K. Mohink

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