Maryland Law Explained with Todd Mohink

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Maryland Law Explained with Todd Mohink is a Maryland family law podcast hosted by Todd K. Mohink, owner of the Law Offices of Todd K. Mohink, PA. Each episode takes one real Maryland matter, whether divorce, custody, child support, or a CPS investigation, and walks through the cases that decide it, including Braun v. Headley on custody relocation. The show covers Anne Arundel and Howard counties, including Glen Burnie and Columbia. Todd Mohink argued Braun v. Headley himself, and three decades in Maryland courts shape how he explains family law without the jargon. New episodes post on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Free consultations at marylandlawhelp.com or 410-766-0113. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Maryland attorney advertising. A consultation does not create an attorney-client relationship with the Law Offices of Todd K. Mohink, PA.

Episodes

  1. Oct 22

    Can You Move Away With Your Child in Columbia, Maryland?

    Moving away with your children in Maryland is very difficult when both parents are involved, because every relocation decision turns on the child's best interests, the rule Todd Mohink helped set when he argued Braun v. Headley. Todd sits down with Brooke Steele to tell the story of the case and walk Columbia parents through what counts as a relocation, who carries the burden, and how Howard County judges decide. Questions answered in this episode: What happened in Braun v. Headley? Does a parent's right to travel outweigh the child's best interests? What counts as a relocation under Maryland law? Who has the burden of proof when a parent wants to move? Is a planned move automatically a material change in circumstances? Does the child's preference matter in a relocation case? What is a best interest attorney? Topics covered: Braun v. Headley, child relocation, published appellate opinions and mandatory authority, the Court of Special Appeals (now the Appellate Court of Maryland), petitions for certiorari, the constitutional right to travel, the best interests of the child, the statutory best-interest factors, military deployment, the Circuit Court for Howard County, material change in circumstances, preponderance of the evidence, the status quo, settlement, magistrates, child interviews in chambers, best interest attorneys, and the UCCJEA. Todd Mohink on Braun v. Headley: "The court found that the best interests of the child were more important than the constitutional right to travel." Todd Mohink on relocating: "It is very difficult to move children without a really good reason." Todd Mohink on moving first: "You as an adult have a right to move, but where the kid gets to go is up to the state of Maryland and the courts here." Todd K. Mohink has spent 30 years in Maryland courtrooms and argued Braun v. Headley. Free consultation: marylandlawhelp.com Phone: 410-766-0113 Office: Columbia, MD Recorded: August 2026 #MarylandChildRelocation #BraunVHeadley #HowardCountyCustody #ColumbiaMDFamilyLaw #BestInterestsOfTheChild #MaterialChangeInCircumstances Recorded August 2026. This episode is general information, not legal advice. Laws change frequently and vary by state, so the discussion here may no longer be current at the time you view or listen to it and may not apply in your jurisdiction. Viewing or listening does not create an attorney-client relationship. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney in your state. Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome back to Maryland Law Explained with Todd Mohink 00:03:17 How Did the Braun v. Headley Relocation Case Begin? 00:05:12 How Did Braun v. Headley Become Binding Maryland Law? 00:07:06 Why Did the Child's Best Interests Outweigh the Right to Travel? 00:08:37 What Factors Decide a Child's Best Interests in Maryland? 00:10:46 How Far Can You Move in Howard County Before It's a Relocation? 00:12:58 Can a Job Offer Justify Moving Away With Your Children? 00:14:42 Who Has the Burden of Proof When a Parent Wants to Relocate in Maryland? 00:16:53 Does a Planned Move Count as a Change in Circumstances for Custody? 00:19:04 How Can Parents Settle a Relocation Dispute Without a Trial? 00:20:37 When Does a Maryland Judge Consider What the Child Wants? 00:23:52 What Is a Best Interest Attorney in Maryland, and Who Pays for One? 00:24:50 Why Hire a Lawyer Who Knows the Howard County Bench? 00:26:35 Todd Mohink's Advice for a Columbia Parent Weighing a Move

    Can You Move Away With Your Child in Columbia, Maryland?

  2. Oct 22

    How Do Military Orders Affect Moving With Your Child in Glen Burnie?

    Military orders alone rarely let a parent move a child away from Maryland. Unless the parent with PCS orders is the primary caretaker, a move is unlikely, because the child's best interests and the status quo control. Todd Mohink, who argued Braun v. Headley, sits down with Brooke Steele to walk Glen Burnie parents through the case, how custody type affects a move, notice, and how an Annapolis judge decides. Questions answered in this episode: What was Braun v. Headley about? How did Braun v. Headley change Maryland relocation cases? Can you move out of state with your kids after a custody order? How do military PCS orders affect a custody case? What happens if a parent moves with the kids without notice? Which state decides custody when a parent moves away? Topics covered: Braun v. Headley, the 1999 published opinion, the 14th Amendment right to travel, mandatory authority, petitions for certiorari, the best interests of the child, the statutory best-interest factors, the Anne Arundel County Circuit Court in Annapolis, joint and sole custody, the status quo, the parental kidnapping act, motions to modify custody, Fort Meade, the NSA, PCS and TDY orders, material change in circumstances, and the UCCJEA home-state rule. Todd Mohink on the right to travel: "An adult can make a decision to move wherever they want, but it does not authorize an adult to take a child, especially in a situation where there's already a court order granting the other parent visitation." Todd Mohink on military orders: "Unless they are the primary parent, moving is unlikely." Todd Mohink on moving without notice: "By doing that, you pretty much guarantee yourself that that child will not remain with you in the new location." Todd K. Mohink has spent 30 years in Maryland courtrooms and argued Braun v. Headley. Free consultation: marylandlawhelp.com Phone: 410-766-0113 Office: Glen Burnie, MD Recorded: August 2026 #MarylandChildRelocation #BraunVHeadley #MilitaryCustody #GlenBurnieFamilyLaw #AnneArundelCountyCustody #UCCJEA Recorded August 2026. This episode is general information, not legal advice. Laws change frequently and vary by state, so the discussion here may no longer be current at the time you view or listen to it and may not apply in your jurisdiction. Viewing or listening does not create an attorney-client relationship. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney in your state. Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome back to Maryland Law Explained with Todd Mohink 00:04:07 What Was Braun v. Headley Actually About? 00:06:18 How Did Braun v. Headley Change Relocation Cases in Maryland? 00:09:19 What Does the Best Interest of the Child Mean to an Annapolis Judge? 00:11:45 Does Joint or Sole Custody Change Whether a Parent Can Move? 00:14:39 Can You Move Out of State With Your Kids After a Custody Order? 00:17:15 How Do Military PCS Orders Affect Custody Near Fort Meade? 00:19:51 What Happens If a Parent Moves With the Kids Without Notice? 00:21:24 When Does Moving Count as a Change in Circumstances in a Maryland Custody Case? 00:23:59 How Does an Anne Arundel County Judge Decide Whether to Allow a Move? 00:25:50 Which State Decides Custody When a Parent Moves Away? 00:27:23 Todd Mohink's Advice for a Glen Burnie Parent Considering a Move

    How Do Military Orders Affect Moving With Your Child in Glen Burnie?

  3. Oct 2

    What Should You Do If You're Accused of a Sex Crime in Columbia, MD?

    If police or Child Protective Services contact you about a sex crime investigation, the most important thing is not to make any statement: take their name and number and tell them your attorney will contact you. Todd K. Mohink, who has spent 30 years in Maryland courtrooms, sits down with Brooke to walk Columbia and Howard County residents through the first 48 hours: what to say, what not to sign, and why getting a lawyer early matters. Questions answered in this episode: What should you say if police or CPS contact you about a sex crime? Why shouldn't you try to explain your side to a detective? What should you do if police ask you to come in and give a statement? Can you refuse a search of your home or phone without a warrant? When can age alone lead to a statutory rape charge in Maryland? How long does CPS have to finish an investigation in Maryland? What does an indicated CPS finding mean? What is a forensic interview at a child advocacy center? Should you talk to police if you are innocent? Topics covered: Child Protective Services, the Howard County Police Department, the Sixth Amendment right to counsel, waiver of counsel forms, consent to search, search warrants, forensic interviews, Maryland's age of consent, the close-in-age exemption, statutory rape, custodial child abuse, felony and misdemeanor sexual offense degrees, perverted practice, ruled out, unsubstantiated, and indicated CPS findings, the CPS registry, the Child Advocacy Center, juvenile facilities, false allegations in custody disputes, and Howard County detectives, prosecutors, and judges. Todd K. Mohink on what to say: "The most important thing is not to make any statements other than, 'Hi, can I take your name and number, and I will have my attorney contact you?'" Todd K. Mohink on detectives: "They are contacting you to get a statement from you that can be used against you at a later date." Todd K. Mohink on forensic interviews: "Before the accused is even contacted, they've already got the forensic interview recorded." Todd K. Mohink on local counsel: "When you have credibility with a judge, it makes them give your client a fair shot." Todd K. Mohink has spent 30 years in Maryland courtrooms and argued Braun v. Headley. Free consultation: marylandlawhelp.com Phone: (410) 766-0113 Office: Columbia, Maryland Recorded: August 2026 #MarylandSexCrimeDefense #ColumbiaMDCriminalDefense #HowardCountyCPS #ForensicInterview #MarylandAgeOfConsent #WaiverOfCounsel #CustodialChildAbuse Recorded August 2026. This episode is general information, not legal advice. Laws change frequently and vary by state, so the discussion here may no longer be current at the time you view or listen to it and may not apply in your jurisdiction. Viewing or listening does not create an attorney-client relationship. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney in your state. Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome back to Maryland Law Explained with Todd Mohink 00:01:04 What Should You Say When Columbia MD Police or CPS Contact You About a Sex Crime? 00:02:47 Why Shouldn't You Try to Explain Your Side to a Howard County Detective? 00:03:54 How Should You Respond When Columbia MD Police Ask You to Come In? 00:05:48 Which Forms and Searches Should You Refuse Without a Columbia MD Lawyer? 00:08:01 When Can Age Alone Lead to a Statutory Rape Charge in Maryland? 00:09:29 How Do Misdemeanor and Felony Sex Offenses Differ in Maryland? 00:12:26 What Happens During a Howard County CPS Child Abuse Investigation? 00:14:56 How Does a Forensic Interview Affect a Child Abuse Case in Maryland? 00:16:11 Who Should You Hire When an Abuse Accusation Arises in a Maryland Custody Case? 00:17:31 Why Does Howard County Experience Matter in a Columbia MD Sex Crime Case? 00:18:47 Why Should You Stay Silent in Maryland Even If You Know You're Innocent?

    What Should You Do If You're Accused of a Sex Crime in Columbia, MD?

  4. Oct 2

    What Should You Do in the First 48 Hours After a Sex Crime Accusation in Glen Burnie, MD?

    If police or Child Protective Services contact you about a sex crime investigation, say nothing other than asking for their name and number and telling them your attorney will contact them, because everything you say can be used against you. Todd K. Mohink, who has spent 30 years in Maryland courtrooms, sits down with Brooke to walk Glen Burnie and Anne Arundel County residents through the first 48 hours: what to say, what not to sign, and why getting a lawyer early matters. Questions answered in this episode: What should you do first if police or CPS contact you about a sex crime? What happens if you are arrested on a warrant in Maryland? Can you refuse to let police search your home or phone without a warrant? How does the four-year age gap rule work in Maryland? What happens when a juvenile is accused of a sex offense in Maryland? How can the defense challenge a forensic interview? What can you do about a false accusation in a custody case? Topics covered: Child Protective Services, the Anne Arundel County Police Department, the right to remain silent, the Sixth Amendment right to counsel, mandatory reporters, the Child Advocacy Center, indicated findings, summons versus arrest warrant, initial appearance before a commissioner, waiver of counsel forms, consent to search, Maryland's age of consent, the four-year age gap rule, statutory rape, custodial child abuse, sex offense degrees, perverted practice, COMAR, juvenile facilities, forensic interviews, RATAC, leading and suggestive questions, false allegations in custody cases, the Anne Arundel County State's Attorney's Special Victims Unit, and security clearances near Fort Meade and NSA. Todd K. Mohink on talking to police: "Everything that a person says to the police or to Child Protective Services can be used against them." Todd K. Mohink on the waiver form: "Once you sign that form, that takes away my ability to protect you constitutionally for anything inappropriate the officer may have done." Todd K. Mohink on forensic interviews: "Our main job from those interviews is to take them apart and make sure that the questions answered are appropriate according to the regulations." Todd K. Mohink has spent 30 years in Maryland courtrooms and argued Braun v. Headley. Free consultation: marylandlawhelp.com Phone: (410) 766-0113 Office: Glen Burnie, Maryland Recorded: August 2026 #MarylandSexCrimeDefense #GlenBurnieCriminalDefense #AnneArundelCountySVU #WaiverOfCounsel #ForensicInterview #MarylandAgeOfConsent #FalseAllegationsCustody Recorded August 2026. This episode is general information, not legal advice. Laws change frequently and vary by state, so the discussion here may no longer be current at the time you view or listen to it and may not apply in your jurisdiction. Viewing or listening does not create an attorney-client relationship. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney in your state. Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome back to Maryland Law Explained with Todd Mohink 00:01:13 What Should You Do If Glen Burnie Police or CPS Come to Your Door? 00:03:39 Should You Talk to Anne Arundel County Police Without a Lawyer? 00:05:40 What's the Difference Between a Criminal Investigation and Criminal Charges in Maryland? 00:08:01 What's the Difference Between an Arrest Warrant and a Summons in Maryland? 00:09:55 Why Is Signing a Waiver of Counsel Risky in Maryland? 00:12:56 How Does Maryland's Four-Year Age Gap Rule Work? 00:14:56 Which Maryland Sex Offenses Carry the Most Prison Time? 00:18:25 Why Does Anne Arundel County CPS Get Involved Alongside Police in a Child Abuse Investigation? 00:20:31 What Happens When a Juvenile Is Accused of a Sex Offense in Maryland? 00:22:16 How Is a Child's Forensic Interview Conducted in a Maryland Child Abuse Case? 00:23:43 Why Do Leading Questions Matter During a Forensic Interview in Maryland? 00:25:27 What Can You Do About a False Abuse Accusation in a Maryland Custody Case? 00:26:55 Why Does Local Experience in Anne Arundel County Matter in a Glen Burnie Sex Crime Case? 00:28:25 What Should You Say When Glen Burnie Police or CPS Contact You?

    What Should You Do in the First 48 Hours After a Sex Crime Accusation in Glen Burnie, MD?

  5. Sep 5

    Columbia Maryland Child Support Guidelines: What Parents Should Know

    A Maryland child support number starts with the state guidelines, but bonuses, self-employment income, military BAH pay, custody overnights, and add-on costs can move it far from the free online calculator's estimate. Todd K. Mohink, a 30-year Maryland trial attorney who argued Braun v. Headley, walks Howard County and Columbia families through how a real child support number gets built, challenged, and modified. Questions answered in this episode: What are the Maryland Child Support Guidelines and how do they set a support number? How does the guidelines formula combine both parents' incomes? What counts as income for a Columbia parent, including bonuses, BAH pay, and self-employment? When can a Howard County child support order be modified? Topics covered: Maryland Child Support Guidelines, the Family Law Article, joint gross income, the $30,000 extrapolation threshold, the 92-overnight custody threshold, military BAH pay, guideline deviations, and health insurance and daycare add-ons. Maryland statutes referenced in this episode: Md. Code, Family Law Section 12-204 (guidelines and the $30,000 extrapolation threshold). Todd K. Mohink on the Family Law Article: "The guidelines are a list that are included in what's called the Family Law Article of Maryland. The Family Law Article is a statute, which is a rule that explains, based on parties' joint income, what child support is." Todd K. Mohink on military BAH pay: "For people in the military, it's important for them to know that BAH, which is locality pay and which in Maryland is significant, probably give or take $3,000 plus for people who move here to serve at Fort Meade or NSA, that income counts." Todd K. Mohink has practiced Maryland family law for 30 years and argued Braun v. Headley before the Maryland Court of Special Appeals. Law Offices of Todd K. Mohink, PA 10440 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044 Phone: 410-964-0050 | marylandlawhelp.com #MarylandChildSupportGuidelines #HowardCountyFamilyLaw #ColumbiaMDAttorney #MDFamilyLawArticle #ChildSupportModification This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is evaluated on its individual facts. Maryland attorney advertising; consultation does not create an attorney-client relationship with the Law Offices of Todd K. Mohink, PA. Chapters 00:00:00 What Sets a Columbia, Maryland Child Support Number? 00:01:00 What Are Maryland's Child Support Guidelines? Family Law Article 00:02:38 How Do Maryland Guidelines Combine Parents' Incomes in Columbia? 00:03:44 What Counts as Income for Columbia Parents? Bonuses and BAH Pay 00:06:27 What Is Maryland's High-Income Child Support Formula Above $30K? 00:07:36 How Do Overnights Change a Howard County Support Number? 00:09:02 When Can a Howard County Judge Deviate From Support Guidelines? 00:10:42 What Add-On Expenses Raise a Columbia Child Support Bill? 00:12:52 When Can a Howard County Child Support Order Be Modified? 00:14:48 What Should a Columbia Parent Do Before a Child Support Fight?

    Columbia Maryland Child Support Guidelines: What Parents Should Know

  6. Sep 5

    Maryland Child Support in Glen Burnie: Calculations, Deviations and Outcomes

    A Maryland child support number starts with the guidelines in the Family Law Article, but overtime, BAH and BAS military pay, custody overnights, and deployment status can move it far from what the free online calculator estimates. Todd K. Mohink, a 30-year Maryland trial attorney who argued Braun v. Headley, walks Glen Burnie and Anne Arundel County families through how a real child support number gets built, challenged, and modified. Questions answered in this episode: What income counts for a Glen Burnie parent, including bonuses, overtime, and self-employment? How does a service member's BAH and BAS pay count toward child support? What is voluntary impoverishment and how does a Glen Burnie parent avoid it? When can a Glen Burnie child support order be modified? Topics covered: Maryland Child Support Guidelines, the Family Law Article, the Anne Arundel County Circuit Court, the $30,000 extrapolation threshold, SassyCalc, BAH and BAS military pay, the 92-overnight threshold, deployment and custody, and voluntary impoverishment. Maryland statutes referenced in this episode: Md. Code, Family Law Section 12-204 (guidelines and the $30,000 extrapolation threshold) and Section 12-201(q) (voluntary impoverishment). Todd K. Mohink on the Anne Arundel County Circuit Court: "The court which deals with child support is called the circuit court. There's a district court right here in Glen Burnie, but the circuit court, which is the one that deals with child support and other family law issues, is located in Annapolis at Church Circle." Todd K. Mohink on military BAH and BAS pay: "The government provides military members with certain pay, and that includes the BAH, which we talked about, which is locality pay. There's another pay called BAS. All of those payments count towards your number in child support, and people who are not in the military don't have those numbers." Todd K. Mohink on voluntary impoverishment: "Voluntary impoverishment means that someone has intentionally taken an action in regard to their income that is directed significantly for the purpose of lowering that money." Todd K. Mohink has practiced Maryland family law for 30 years and argued Braun v. Headley before the Maryland Court of Special Appeals. Law Offices of Todd K. Mohink, PA Empire Towers, 7310 Ritchie Hwy #910, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 Phone: 410-766-0113 | marylandlawhelp.com #MarylandChildSupportGuidelines #AnneArundelCountyFamilyLaw #GlenBurnieMDAttorney #VoluntaryImpoverishmentMD #ChildSupportModification This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is evaluated on its individual facts. Maryland attorney advertising; consultation does not create an attorney-client relationship with the Law Offices of Todd K. Mohink, PA. Chapters 00:00:00 How Does Child Support Get Calculated for a Glen Burnie Family? 00:01:01 How Is Child Support Calculated in Maryland? Circuit Court in Annapolis 00:02:17 What Happens When Glen Burnie Parents Earn Over $30,000? Extrapolation 00:03:36 Why Is Maryland's Child Support Calculator Just a Starting Point? 00:04:46 What Counts as Income for Glen Burnie Parents? BAH and Bonuses 00:06:30 How Do Overnights Change a Glen Burnie Number? The 92-Night Rule 00:07:39 How Do Military Deployments Affect Custody in Anne Arundel County? 00:10:18 How Does a Fort Meade Service Member's BAH and BAS Pay Count? 00:11:53 What Is Voluntary Impoverishment Under Maryland Child Support Law? 00:13:38 How Long Does Glen Burnie Child Support Last? Modification Rules 00:15:05 Why Does a Local Glen Burnie Family Lawyer's Credibility Matter? 00:17:02 What Should a Glen Burnie Parent Do Before a Support Fight?

    Maryland Child Support in Glen Burnie: Calculations, Deviations and Outcomes

  7. Aug 13

    Glen Burnie Divorce Attorney Breaks Down the Maryland Filing Process

    This episode answers the question almost every Glen Burnie family asks first: how long is this actually going to take? Todd K. Mohink - 30 years in Maryland courtrooms, founding attorney of Law Offices of Todd K. Mohink, PA, and the attorney who argued Braun v. Headley - walks the full divorce timeline for Glen Burnie and Anne Arundel County families, from the day paperwork hits the Annapolis courthouse to the day the judge signs the final decree. Todd covers the two-track system: an uncontested divorce with a signed MSA wraps in two to four months with a ten-minute Zoom hearing; a contested case runs a minimum of a year to a year and a half. He explains pendente lite relief - temporary child support, custody, and alimony orders that bridge the gap while the full case works through court - and covers the military-specific overlay driving roughly 40% of his practice: SCRA protections for deployed servicemembers, the Bangs formula for dividing military retirement, and the critical rule that Maryland state law - not federal law - governs divorce and retirement division for servicemembers stationed here. He also breaks down physical vs. legal custody, how Anne Arundel County mediation works (two Zoom sessions, $200 per party each), and the self-inflicted mistakes that drag Glen Burnie cases out the longest. Questions answered in this episode: - For a Glen Burnie couple, how long does a Maryland divorce really take from filing to final decree? - What is a mutual consent divorce and is it the fastest exit for Glen Burnie couples who agree? - Where does a Glen Burnie family file for divorce and what should they expect in Annapolis? - Do Glen Burnie spouses still have to live apart before a Maryland court will grant a divorce? - What is pendente lite relief and why does it matter in the first months of a case? - How does a military family's divorce timeline differ near Fort Meade and NSA? - What is the Bangs formula and how does it affect military retirement in a Maryland divorce? - Who pays the bills and where do the kids sleep while a Glen Burnie divorce is pending? - How does mediation work in Anne Arundel County and can it shorten a contested case? - What is the difference between physical and legal custody in Maryland? - What mistakes drag out a Glen Burnie divorce the most? Topics covered: Maryland divorce timeline, Glen Burnie Maryland divorce, Anne Arundel County Circuit Court, Annapolis courthouse, uncontested divorce Maryland, mutual consent divorce, marital separation agreement, irreconcilable differences Maryland, pendente lite relief, temporary custody Maryland, SCRA Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, Fort Meade military divorce, Bangs formula military retirement, physical custody Maryland, legal custody Maryland, mediation Anne Arundel County, premarital interest Maryland. Notable quotes: "Even if you live in the same home, you can still seek a divorce from your spouse." - Todd K. Mohink "The most important thing is the children come first - when things are tense and the temperature's up, they know." - Todd K. Mohink "It is often better off to at least consult with an attorney before you make any moves." - Todd K. Mohink Todd K. Mohink | Law Offices of Todd K. Mohink, PA Empire Towers, 7310 Ritchie Hwy #910, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 Phone: 410-766-0113 | marylandlawhelp.com This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is evaluated on its individual facts. Maryland attorney advertising; consultation does not create an attorney-client relationship with the Law Offices of Todd K. Mohink, PA Chapters 00:00:00 How Long Does a Glen Burnie, Maryland Divorce Take? Todd K. Mohink on the Timeline 00:00:55 Filing to Final Decree - The Two-Track Maryland Divorce Timeline 00:02:29 What Is a Mutual Consent Divorce and Is It the Fastest Exit for Glen Burnie Couples? 00:03:30 Where Does a Glen Burnie Family File for Divorce and What to Expect at the Annapolis Courthouse 00:05:08 Do Glen Burnie Spouses Still Have to Live Apart Before Filing for a Maryland Divorce? 00:05:55 What Is Pendente Lite Relief and Why It Matters for Glen Burnie Parents in the First Months 00:07:00 Military Divorce Near Fort Meade and NSA - SCRA Protections and Deployed Servicemembers 00:10:15 The Bangs Formula - How Maryland Courts Divide Military Retirement in a Divorce 00:11:06 Who Pays the Bills and Where Do the Kids Sleep While a Glen Burnie Divorce Is Pending? 00:12:25 How Mediation Works in Anne Arundel County and Whether It Can Shorten a Contested Case 00:13:52 What Settles Cleanly in Maryland Divorce - Physical vs. Legal Custody Explained 00:15:03 The Biggest Mistakes That Drag Out a Glen Burnie Divorce 00:16:10 Why Knowing the Anne Arundel County Bench Changes Outcomes for Glen Burnie Families 00:17:15 Contact Todd K. Mohink - Glen Burnie and Anne Arundel County Family Law

    Glen Burnie Divorce Attorney Breaks Down the Maryland Filing Process

  8. Aug 13

    Maryland Divorce Steps Every Columbia Resident Should Know

    This episode answers the question every Columbia and Howard County family asks the moment they decide to file: how long is this road, and what are the stops along the way? Todd K. Mohink - 30 years in Maryland courtrooms, founding attorney of Law Offices of Todd K. Mohink, PA in Glen Burnie and Columbia, and the attorney who argued Braun v. Headley - maps the full divorce timeline for Columbia families, from first filing at the Howard County Circuit Court in Ellicott City to the judge's signature on the final decree. Todd explains the two-track system that decides everything: an uncontested divorce with a signed marital separation agreement (MSA) takes roughly two to four months; a fully contested case involving custody, the family home, or significant assets runs at least a year - though Todd notes that roughly 98% of contested cases still settle before trial. He covers what Columbia's dual-income households face in the discovery stage - interrogatories capped at 30 questions answered under oath and document requests for financial records - plus Maryland's use-and-possession statute (up to three years in the family home post-divorce for the custodial parent), the contempt power that activates the day a judge signs the final decree, and the one step every Columbia spouse can take from day one to keep the case short and affordable. Questions answered in this episode: - What does the road from first filing to final decree look like for a Columbia, Maryland couple? - Which courthouse handles a Columbia divorce and how does Howard County Circuit Court run its family cases? - What is the real difference between a contested and an uncontested divorce in Maryland? - What does every spouse have to agree on to qualify for Maryland's mutual consent divorce? - When custody or the family home is disputed, how much longer should a Columbia family expect? - What is discovery, and why does it matter for Columbia families with real assets? - What is a marital separation agreement (MSA) and how does signing one collapse the timeline? - What happens when spouses agree on 90% but one issue won't settle? - What does the final decree contain and what changes the day the judge signs it? - What can Columbia spouses do from day one to keep their divorce short and affordable? Topics covered: Maryland divorce timeline, Columbia Maryland divorce, Howard County Circuit Court, Ellicott City courthouse, uncontested divorce Maryland, mutual consent divorce, marital separation agreement, Maryland Family Law Article, irreconcilable differences Maryland, discovery interrogatories, use and possession Maryland, judgment of divorce, contempt of court Maryland family law, modification of custody order. Notable quotes: "Record everything in a journal or a diary that you think is worth your lawyer possibly listening to." - Todd K. Mohink "No judge who meets your kids through testimony in two or three days is ever gonna know your kids the way the parents do." - Todd K. Mohink "Do not get involved in a divorce case that has any difficulty to it at all without the help of an attorney." - Todd K. Mohink Todd K. Mohink | Law Offices of Todd K. Mohink, PA 10440 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044 Phone: 410-766-0113 | marylandlawhelp.com This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is evaluated on its individual facts. Maryland attorney advertising; consultation does not create an attorney-client relationship with the Law Offices of Todd K. Mohink, PA. Chapters 00:00:00 Maryland Divorce Law Explained for Columbia and Howard County - Todd K. Mohink 00:01:00 From Filing to Final Decree - How Long Does a Columbia, Maryland Divorce Actually Take? 00:02:11 Which Courthouse Handles a Columbia Divorce and How Does Howard County Circuit Court Run Family Cases? 00:05:31 Contested vs. Uncontested Divorce in Maryland - What the Difference Really Means for Your Calendar 00:08:09 What Keeps a Columbia Divorce on the Fast Track When Custody Is Involved 00:09:05 What Spouses Must Agree On to Qualify for Maryland's Mutual Consent Divorce 00:11:28 When Custody or the Family Home Is Disputed - How Much Longer Will a Columbia Case Run? 00:12:39 Discovery in a Columbia Divorce - Interrogatories, Document Requests, and Dual-Income Households 00:13:47 What Is a Marital Separation Agreement and How Does Signing One Collapse the Timeline? 00:14:45 90% Settled but One Issue Won't Budge - Does the Whole Columbia Case Go to Trial? 00:15:35 What the Final Decree Contains and What Changes the Day the Judge Signs It in Howard County 00:17:10 Day-One Playbook - What Columbia Spouses Can Do Right Now to Keep Costs and Time Down 00:18:15 What Documents to Have Ready So a Columbia Divorce Never Stalls on Missing Paperwork 00:19:30 Contact Todd K. Mohink - Howard County and Columbia, Maryland Family Law

    Maryland Divorce Steps Every Columbia Resident Should Know

  9. Aug 13

    The Story Behind the Maryland Based Lawyer Todd K. Mohink

    Todd K. Mohink is the founding attorney of Law Offices of Todd K. Mohink, PA, a Glen Burnie, Maryland family law and criminal defense firm serving Anne Arundel and Howard County. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Baltimore School of Law, holds bar membership in Maryland state courts, the U.S. District Court for Maryland, and the U.S. Supreme Court Bar, and has spent 30 years litigating family law, CPS and CINA cases, and criminal sexual offense matters across Anne Arundel and Howard County Circuit Courts. In this debut founder story episode, Brooke sits down with Todd to trace his full path from Westchester County, New York through law school and three decades of Maryland trial work - including the landmark custody-relocation case Braun v. Headley, 131 Md. App. 588 (2000), which established that a parent's right to travel does not override a child's best interests in Maryland. Todd also covers his SCRA board service for deployed servicemembers, his settle-vs-litigate philosophy, Maryland's recent divorce law change allowing couples still living together to file, and how he uses AI as a research baseline without letting it replace attorney judgment. Questions answered in this episode: - How did a New York kid end up building a Maryland family law practice in Glen Burnie? - What credentials and bar memberships does Todd K. Mohink hold? - What types of cases does Law Offices of Todd K. Mohink PA handle in Maryland? - What is Braun v. Headley and why does it matter for Maryland custody relocation cases? - What is a CPS or CINA case and when should a Maryland parent call a lawyer immediately? - Should Maryland families settle or go to trial in a divorce or custody case? - How does Todd define success in Maryland family law representation? - What changed in Maryland divorce law for couples still living together? - How is AI affecting small Maryland law firms? Topics covered: Maryland family law, child custody relocation, CPS and CINA cases, Maryland sexual abuse law, Braun v. Headley, Anne Arundel County Circuit Court, Howard County Circuit Court, marital separation agreement, discovery in Maryland family law, SCRA board, Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, National Trial Lawyers Top 100, Martindale-Hubbell gold status, Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys Association. Notable quotes: "I learned by fire - I was thrown into court when I barely knew what I was doing, and even though that is very difficult at the time, it ends up really helping you down the road." - Todd K. Mohink "You never want to talk to the police without a lawyer present." - Todd K. Mohink "I do much better by getting someone to get what they want and them telling their friends about it than I do by milking them for every cent." - Todd K. Mohink About Todd K. Mohink: National Trial Lawyers Top 100 in Maryland. Martindale-Hubbell gold-rated for client satisfaction. Member of the Anne Arundel County SCRA board, the Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys Association (MCDAA), and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL). Featured in The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. Todd K. Mohink | Law Offices of Todd K. Mohink, PA Empire Towers, 7310 Ritchie Hwy #910, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 Phone: 410-766-0113 | marylandlawhelp.com This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is evaluated on its individual facts. Maryland attorney advertising; consultation does not create an attorney-client relationship with the Law Offices of Todd K. Mohink, PA. Chapters 00:00:00 Maryland Family Law and Sexual Abuse Law in Glen Burnie - Todd K. Mohink, Founding Attorney 00:00:04 From New York to Maryland - How Todd Mohink Ended Up in Glen Burnie 00:02:52 Why Become a Lawyer? What Pointed Todd K. Mohink Toward Maryland Law 00:04:20 University of Baltimore Law School, Bar Memberships, and Credentials in Maryland 00:07:32 Why Glen Burnie? Building a Family Law Practice in Anne Arundel County 00:09:45 Maryland Family Law, CPS Cases, and Sexual Abuse Law - What the Firm Handles 00:14:16 Braun v. Headley and the Cases That Keep Todd Mohink in Maryland Courtrooms 00:20:27 Case Strategy and Client Involvement in Maryland Family Law Litigation 00:26:33 Settle or Fight? Todd Mohink's Approach to Negotiation vs. Litigation in Maryland 00:31:35 What Does Winning Mean? How Todd Defines Success in Maryland Family Law Cases 00:36:22 From Trial by Fire to Founding Law Offices of Todd K. Mohink PA 00:44:29 SCRA Board, MCDAA, and Todd Mohink's Role in the Maryland Legal Community 00:49:00 Maryland Divorce Law Changes and Where Family and Sexual Abuse Law Is Heading 00:51:44 AI in Legal Practice - How Todd Mohink Uses Technology in Maryland Family Law 00:54:38 Why Self-Representation in Maryland Divorce and Custody Cases Often Costs More 00:59:37 How to Reach Law Offices of Todd K. Mohink PA in Glen Burnie, Maryland

    The Story Behind the Maryland Based Lawyer Todd K. Mohink
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Maryland Law Explained with Todd Mohink is a Maryland family law podcast hosted by Todd K. Mohink, owner of the Law Offices of Todd K. Mohink, PA. Each episode takes one real Maryland matter, whether divorce, custody, child support, or a CPS investigation, and walks through the cases that decide it, including Braun v. Headley on custody relocation. The show covers Anne Arundel and Howard counties, including Glen Burnie and Columbia. Todd Mohink argued Braun v. Headley himself, and three decades in Maryland courts shape how he explains family law without the jargon. New episodes post on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Free consultations at marylandlawhelp.com or 410-766-0113. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Maryland attorney advertising. A consultation does not create an attorney-client relationship with the Law Offices of Todd K. Mohink, PA.

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  • Creator
    Todd K. Mohink
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2026 Law Offices of Todd K. Mohink, PA. • All Rights Reserved
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