Prenuptial Agreements
Agreements between persons about to marry made before a ceremony is performed and in anticipation of marriage are usually called prenuptial contracts or agreements.
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Finding Statutes
A statute is a written law passed by a legislative body. Maryland's legislative body is the Maryland General Assembly. Congress is the legislative body for the United States.
Name Change: Upon Divorce or Marriage
As part of a divorce, a party can ask the court for an order to resume using his or her prior name.
Filing Criminal Charges in Domestic Violence Cases
This article describes the options for criminal charges a victim may wish to pursue against an abuser.
Social Media Evidence at Trial
There are two steps in successfully using social media evidence (like a Facebook profile or post) from the opposing party as evidence in a trial.
Protection from Lawsuits for Volunteers and Charitable Organizations
Many charitable organizations rely heavily on volunteers to carry out their missions to offer much-needed services and resources to communities. Federal and state law encourage people to volunteer by providing some protections from lawsuits, in case of accidents or negligence.
Interspousal Immunity - Can I sue my husband or wife?
The law and history of interspousal immunity in Maryland.
Improvements to Leased Property
Improvements to a leased property are changes made to the interior space that are permanent in nature.
Demand Letters - Tips on Making a Demand
The word “demand” is misleading. “Demand” makes it sound as if the best strategy is to be aggressive in your approach to the person or business with whom you have a dispute. Try to resolve your dispute with the other side before going to court.
Warning Signs of a Debt Problem: Actions and Options
Do you have warning signs of a debt problem? If so, what can you do?
DUI/DWI
This article describes Maryland's driving while impaired by alcohol laws.
Estate Management - 1. Introduction
An introduction to Estate Management, explaining the first steps to take to administer an estate after death occurs.
Working with the Police in Your Domestic Violence Case
Law enforcement officers are a critical link in the survival of a victim of domestic violence. All law enforcement entities in Maryland provide extensive training and guidelines on domestic violence.
Housing Protections and Options for Domestic Violence Victims
Protective Orders can provide housing protections. Maryland laws also give victims of domestic violence in rental housing added protections.
Sale of the Property
Tenant's rights when the property is sold.
Working with Your Attorney on a Domestic Violence Case
This article outlines a number of tips for working with an attorney when you have been abused.
Anne Arundel County – Disposal of Tenant’s Possessions (“Lock and Leave”) Law
Learn Anne Arundel County eviction rules, including required notice, lock changes, abandoned property, pets left behind, and landlord penalties.
Ancillary Probate and Foreign Personal Representatives in Maryland
Ancillary probate in Maryland lets out-of-state executors (foreign personal representatives) manage Maryland property after someone dies.
Abuse and Neglect of Elderly and Vulnerable Adults
Under Maryland law any health practitioner, police officer, or human service worker who has reason to believe that a vulnerable adult is in danger is required to report that fact to the local department of social services. Any concerned person may make such a report.
Common Law Marriage
A "common law" marriage cannot be created in Maryland. However, Maryland does recognize as valid, common law marriages created outside of Maryland if the legal requirements of the other jurisdiction have been met.