When children are involved, a divorce becomes far more complicated than deciding who gets the house and who gets the car. Long-term plans must be made to ensure that the children’s welfare, both financially and emotionally, are cared for. This is where a parenting plan comes in. The District of Columbia and Maryland have…
There’s a lot of debate (especially amongst the millennial generation) surrounding the need for a Will, or the importance of estate planning in general. Even some older demographics neglect to put a Will in place for varying reasons—from avoidance, to not believing they have enough assets to warrant one. However, as uncomfortable a thought as…
“A prenup is just asking for bad luck in my marriage.” “I don’t have a whole lot of money, a premarital agreement isn’t necessary.” “Discussing a prenuptial agreement is just too uncomfortable” Sound familiar? These are just some of the most common thoughts people have when contemplating whether or not they should enter into a…
On June 15 – 18, 2016, Attorney Garner attended the Maryland State Bar Association’s 2016 Annual Meeting in Ocean City, Maryland. During the conference, Attorney Garner was able to attend many Continuing Learning Education (CLE) programs presented by MSBA Sections and Committees. Attending CLE programs allows Attorney Garner to stay aware and informed of changes in…
In June 2016, Attorney Keisha A. Garner graduated from the MSBA Leadership Academy Fellowship. The Maryland State Bar Association Leadership Academy offers a 12 month program designed to assist lawyers become better leaders and offers opportunities for future leadership roles in the MSBA. Each year 15 Fellows from diverse backgrounds are chosen from applications submitted to…
On April 9, 2016, Attorney Keisha A. Garner, along with the other 2015-2016 Maryland State Bar Leadership Academy Fellows, organized and held a half-day symposium entitled “It Takes A Village: Moving Baltimore Youth Forward, Together”, which gathered Baltimore City’s community leaders, pastors, teachers, educators, administrators, coaches, judges, law enforcement and parents to have a frank discussion regarding…
On November 21, 2015, Attorney Garner assisted members of the community to expunge and/or shield cases from their criminal records. An expungement is the removal of a criminal record from court and police records. Shielding keeps some or all of the information in a case private from public inspection. Even if the charges were dropped,…
On Friday, May 29, 2015, Attorney Garner volunteered to present to third grade students on career day at John Hanson French Immersion School. The students were very eager to learn about the law overall. Most questions were rooted in the students’ knowledge of the law received from viewing law enforcement based television shows.
On August 22, 2015, Manna Ministries Community Development Corporation and The Kelsey Law Firm presented Law Day at Kettering Baptist Church. Members of the community where able to receive free legal consultations with volunteer attorneys on a range of issues. Attorney Garner met with individuals and advised on matters of family law and estate planning.
