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Divorce is the ending of a marriage ordered by a court. Because marriage is considered a civil contract between the parties under Maryland law, the complete dissolution of marriage is a divorce.

To file for divorce in Maryland one party must be resident in Maryland. To show that you are a Maryland resident for purposes of a divorce, you must be physically living in Maryland.

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.

An apostille is a way to authenticate documents for use outside the country where they were created. This article deals primarily with obtaining an apostille from Maryland for use elsewhere.

Married persons are generally regarded by the courts as parties to a contract. This contract can be validly entered into (or dissolved) only by following Maryland Family Law statutes.

An advance directive (or living will) allows you to decide who you want to make health care decisions for you if you are unable to do so yourself.

A few facts on how property is treated during a divorce in Maryland and a quiz to see if you should represent yourself in your divorce.

Residential requirements for smoke alarms and sprinkler systems

The juvenile expungement law establishes a procedure through which a person with a juvenile record can ask a court to have the record "expunged" (removed from public view).

The article describes the process of going to rent court. Landlords can take their tenants to rent court to evict them for nonpayment of rent.

A warranty is a promise from the manufacturer or the seller of a product.  The promise means that the manufacturer or seller will replace or repair a defective product for a set period of time after purchase.  If a manufacturer or a seller violates (“breaches”) the warranty, then the buyer can sue the seller for damages.

In Maryland, each county has established a child support enforcement agency that can assist in collecting child support.

Learn about Federal Civil Rights Claims. Section 1983 empowers individuals to sue state/local officials for violating their constitutional rights, like freedom of speech, religion, due process, and protection against unreasonable searches. Seek damages, injunctions, or attorney's fees for violations.

This article answers a number of frequently asked questions about neighbor disputes.

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is a federal court process designed to reorganize and repay your debts.