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This article describes the rights of a homeowner who lives in a homeowners association (HOA) or condominium (condo) in Maryland, when the HOA or condo says that the homeowner is violating rules.

For personal debts, most people file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. A Chapter 7 bankruptcy is quicker and simpler than a Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

The U Visa is a form of immigration relief for victims of certain criminal activities and is implemented as a tool to aid law enforcement in identifying perpetrators and aiding victims. The U Visa grants a temporary 4 year stay for holders with some holders eventually qualifying for lawful permanent residency.

Kinship care is commonly defined as the "full-time care, nurturing, and protection of children by relatives, members of their tribes or clans, or other adults who have a family relationship to a child."

Information on ordering or downloading tax forms, filing electronically, and finding a tax preparer.

U.S. federal law governs immigration, including employment-based immigration. Generally, citizens of foreign countries that wish to enter the United States for employment purposes must first obtain a U.S. visa. The purpose of your intended travel to the U.S. and other facts will determine what type of visa you must have under U.S. immigration law.

This article explains the various individuals who can represent you in immigration proceedings.

Do you have warning signs of a debt problem? If so, what can you do?

If you are thinking of becoming a landlord, it is important to know the federal, state, and local laws governing the landlord-tenant relationship. This article will suggest some guidelines and resources.

Unfortunately, some funeral homes try to take advantage of customers. Planning a funeral may be a very emotional time for you. It’s important to know your rights so you can avoid paying thousands of extra dollars for goods and services that are too expensive, falsely advertised, or simply unnecessary.

This article defines and describes the basic law of trusts.

Violence by an intimate partner can be a serious problem in keeping a job. There are both federal and state laws that provide protection for victims of crimes in the workplace.

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 Child In Need of Supervision is a child who needs guidance, treatment, or rehabilitation.

This article outlines a number of tips for working with an attorney when you have been abused.

This article provides an introduction to cooperatives, as well as an overview of the considerations involved in creating a cooperative. A cooperative is a business or nonprofit organization owned and operated by the people who either use or provide its services. Cooperatives exist in nearly every sector of the economy and employ millions of people each year.