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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.

Adult Guardianship Process - 5. Trial

Whether or not the guardianship is contested, a hearing on the guardianship petition will be conducted in the circuit court for the county in which the petition was filed. The two main issues in a guardianship hearing are (1) whether a guardian is needed (i.e., is the alleged disabled person really disabled?) and (2) who is the most appropriate guardian for the disabled person. The Petitioner has the burden to prove both of these issues.

Appealing a District Court Decision

Learn about the procedure to appeal a District Court decision to the circuit court.

School Disciplinary Procedure

This is a summary of the procedures for school discipline in Maryland. There are three types of disciplinary penalties and different procedures apply to each.

Enrolling in School

This article describes the process for enrolling a child in school and what to do if the child is rejected.

Name Change for an Adult

Learn how to change your name legally in Maryland. You can change it informally through usage or formally by filing a petition in court. Follow the required steps and documentation.

Enforcing a Judgment

This article describes what a judgment is and an overview of options for collecting the judgment.

Preparing Your Case

Basic, essential steps to help get you started with preparing your case for trial.

Adult Guardianship

Guardianship is a court proceeding. When an adult is unable to make personal decisions, such as medical decisions, or to handle his or her own property, a court can appoint a guardian.

Protecting the Personal Information of Crime Victims

There are many steps you can take to try to keep your personal information private.

The Difference Between Large Claims and Small Claims

Understanding these important differences will help you prepare and present your case in the District Court.

Rights of a Crime Victim, or Victim's Representative

This article describes the rights of victims of crime and how victims may seek restitution and compensation.

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.

Trusts

This article defines and describes the basic law of trusts.

Maryland Children's Health Program (MCHP)

The Maryland Children’s Health Program (MCHP) gives full health benefits for children up to age 19, and pregnant women of any age who meet the income guidelines. MCHP enrollees obtain care from a variety of Managed Care Organizations through the Maryland HealthChoice Program.

Tracking an Offender's Status

Maryland Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE) Service and all Maryland courts that have implemented the Maryland Electronic Filing and Case Management (MDEC) system provide crime victims, victim advocates, and other concerned citizens free offender information and hearing notification.