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Parenting Coordination

Parenting coordination is a process that helps parents identify conflicts between them and consider ways to parent more effectively.

Frequently Asked Questions about Juvenile Expungement

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).

Each year, the US Department of Health and Human Services updates the federal poverty guidelines. These are a list of annual income amounts, based on the number of people in a household. Different programs use the guidelines in different ways.

Garnishment for Child Support and Alimony

The law allows a larger amount of earnings to be garnished for child support or alimony than for ordinary debts.

Driving a Car in Maryland

What does Maryland require to lawfully drive a car? Registration, title and license plates; an inspection; a valid driver’s license; an emissions test; and insurance.

Correcting or changing the name on a Maryland birth certificate

There are many reasons you might wish to change the name on a birth certificate. There are rules for each type of change. This includes changing from one name to another, correcting a misspelled name, adding a missing name, or correcting a parent’s information.

How to Find Lost Vital Records

Vital records include birth certificates, death certificates, marriage records, and divorce records. The records are maintained by the state or local government where the event took place. Getting copies of these records can be a lengthy, frustrating, and even costly process. This is especially so if you need to hire someone to find them for you. Here is information about how to do it yourself.

Private Schools

Private schools operating in Maryland are subject to the authority of the State Department of Education, but they are not bound by all of the laws and regulations that public schools are.

Controlling Credit and Avoiding Debt

Credit is the privilege to borrow money and obtain goods today based upon a promise to make repayments in the future. Credit is not a right, but merely a privilege that can be lost if it is not used responsibly.

Veterans Benefits for Survivors and Dependents

This article provides a overview of key VA survivor benefits, including the Survivor Pension, Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), Aid and Attendance benefits, and the Housebound Allowance.

Baltimore City Lead Paint Laws and Regulations

Baltimore City has many special laws regarding lead paint abatement.

Federal Civil Rights Claims

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.

Understanding Legal Research

The purpose of legal research is to find legal documents that will aid in finding a solution to a legal problem.

Rent Escrow - Frequently Asked Questions

This article lists many question you might have with rent escrow.

Contesting a Will (Caveat Proceeding)

Contesting a will is a formal way of asking the court to determine if a will is valid or not. A will may be contested for a variety of reasons.

School Enrollment and Informal Kinship Care Arrangements

"Informal kinship care" means a living arrangement in which a relative of a child, who is not in the care, custody, or guardianship of the local department of social services, provides for the care and custody of the child due to a serious family hardship.

Dealing with Conflicts with a Landlord and Filing Suit

One of the facts of life in a rental situation is that there is no substitute for a good landlord or a good tenant. Laws can define the relationship and the responsibilities of each party but there are always situations that are best resolved by being decent, courteous and fair.