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What to do, what to give the student's new school and what to do if the transfer is denied.
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Unrelated Business Income Tax
A tax-exempt organization that receives income from an activity that is unrelated to the organization’s exempt purpose may have to pay Unrelated Business Income Tax, or UBIT.
Fundraising In Maryland? What You Need To Know About Filing Requirements in Maryland
501(c)(3) non-profit organizations that have secured tax-exempt status from the IRS often ask for donations from supporters. These organizations must file certain forms with the state of Maryland if they wish to ask people or other organizations to donate money.
Filing for Bankruptcy
Depending on where you live (or have assets), you may file in Greenbelt or Baltimore. You must show that you live in Maryland or you had a business or most of your assets in Maryland.
Estate Management - 2. The Will and the Personal Representative
Obtaining the will to be filed and determining the personal representative.
Family Safety Planning 2 - Writing the Plan
This article describes documents that are part of the safety plan and things to consider with each.
Federal and State Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC)
If your earned income falls below certain levels, you may qualify for a reduction in taxes and possibly a refund.
Garnishment
To garnish is to take property, most often a portion of someone's salary, by legal authority. Garnishment is a proceeding by a creditor to collect a debt by taking the property or assets of a debtor.
A Guide to Finding a Court Interpreter
Do you need help with English in order to make sure that your story is told accurately in court?
Ask the court clerk for a form or help in getting an interpreter. If the court decides that an interpreter is needed, the court will provide one.
Ask the court clerk for a form or help in getting an interpreter. If the court decides that an interpreter is needed, the court will provide one.
How to File a Case
Learn the steps to starting a lawsuit.
Extreme Risk Protective Orders (ERPO)
This article provides an overview of Extreme Risk Protective Orders (ERPO). An ERPO is a court order that temporarily requires a person to surrender any firearms or ammunition to law enforcement and not purchase or possess firearms or ammunition.
Property Ownership and Titling for Estate Planning
The titling of your property is an important concept to understand to determine who has access to your property and what will happen with that property when you die.
Unattended Children
In Maryland, a child under the age of 8 years may not be left unattended at home, at school, or in a car.
Paternity
Establishing paternity is the process of determining who is the legal father of a child.
Separation Agreements
A couple may privately enter into an oral or written agreement to live apart. This is typically called a marital settlement agreement, separation agreement, or property settlement agreement.
The Crime of Child Neglect
Maryland law makes it a crime to fail to provide for children in your care.
Service and Certificates of Service
Service is the act of providing documents to the required people (usually, the other parties or their lawyers) involved in a legal matter. The general purpose of service is fairness.
Home Improvement: Resolving Disputes with Contractors
Improving your home is a key part of home ownership. This article describes how to resolve disputes with your home improvement contractor.
Discovery - Interrogatories
An interrogatory is a written question from one party to the lawsuit to another party to the lawsuit (usually, the opposing party). Interrogatories are a way to obtain information from the opposing party that may be useful in the lawsuit.
Protective Orders - Frequently Asked Questions
This article addresses frequently asked question for protective orders.