Frequently Asked Questions About Mediation
Frequently asked questions about mediation. Mediation is a process where a trained impartial person helps people in a dispute communicate, understand each other, and reach agreement if possible.
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Tips for Selecting a Mediator
Mediators are trained in conflict resolution. They have experience helping people to communicate better with each other, even when it seems impossible for any agreement to be reached. For mediation to be effective, you should be comfortable with your mediator and discuss your needs openly.
How to Work with an Attorney
When you hire a private attorney, choose what kind of relationship you will have with your attorney.
Practical Tips on Negotiating on Your Own Behalf
Prepare before negotiating with the other side. Negotiations are an important tool that can save time and money while resolving your case. Remember, going to court is costly (e.g., court fees and costs, potential attorney fees, time off work.) The court process can be emotionally exhausting. Below are a few tips on conducting a successful negotiation.
Default Orders & Judgments in Maryland
Default Orders & Judgments in Maryland: What are they and what can I do if I get one?
Courtroom Behavior and What to Expect in the Courtroom
You have prepared your case, including how to present your case to the court, but what can you expect in the courtroom?
Circuit Court Discovery - Answers and Objections
Under the Maryland Rules, you must provide the opposing party with your discovery answers within either 30 days after service of the request or 15 days after the date on which the party’s initial pleading or motion is required, whichever is later.
The Basics of Starting Your Case
Things to consider before filing a lawsuit.
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.
Circuit Court Discovery - Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about discovery in the Maryland circuit courts.
Filing an Appeal in the Appellate Court of Maryland
Learn about appealing your case to the Appellate Court of Maryland, Maryland's intermediate appellate court.
Buying or selling a used car in Maryland: Private sale
This article covers a simple scenario: "As is" sale of a car to a stranger. Steps and required documents are explained.
Chapter 7: Liquidation
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy is a federal court process designed to eliminate most of your debts. The court will appoint a trustee, who will arrange to liquidate all of your assets, with the exception of certain "exempt" assets.
Can the state take my stuff? Seizure and Civil Forfeiture of Property
This article introduces government seizure and forfeiture of personal property, explains the procedure, and provides information on how a property owner can respond when the government takes property.
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).
Financial Hardship: Sample Letter to Creditor
Learn how to work with creditors during a time of financial hardship.
Definition of 'Child' Under Maryland Criminal Law
This article defines who is counted as a child under Maryland criminal law.
Shielding your convictions from the public: the Maryland Second Chance Act
Shielding is a process that lets you ask the court to remove certain kinds of records about certain criminal convictions from public view. Shielding these records from public view may make it easier to get a job, attend college, or get a government service of some kind. Shielding is a one-time opportunity: you can only have a shielding petition granted once in your lifetime.
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.
Recreational Cannabis Use and Possession in Maryland
Maryland voted to legalize recreational cannabis. Adults 21 and older will be allowed to possess, use, and grow small amounts of cannabis beginning July 1, 2023.