ERISA, Pensions and Social Security
Federal legislation gives spouses and divorced spouses some rights in a worker’s pension plan and social security benefits.
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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.
Trusts
This article defines and describes the basic law of trusts.
Forming a Limited Liability Company (LLC) in the State of Maryland
One or more people may form an LLC. This article will be most helpful to a single owner, also called a “member,” who wants to form an LLC.
Baltimore City Rental Dwelling License Law
Beginning on January 1, 2019, Baltimore City landlords must have a license to operate their premises or else lose their right to collect rent.
Lead Paint Law: Information for Renters and Buyers
Maryland and federal laws about lead paint are designed to reduce childhood lead poisoning. This article describes the rights of tenants and prospective buyers of residential housing built before 1978.
Landlord Responsibilities
Landlords are responsible to collect and handle security deposits in strict compliance with the law, to maintain certain records and receipts, and to post or provide certain information for tenants.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Rights of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program applicants and recipients.
Foster Care
This article provides information about being a foster parent (also called a “resource parent”) of a child placed in foster care in Maryland.
Notario Fraud
This article describes notario fraud, or immigration legal services fraud, and what to do if you are a victim of notario fraud.
Mobile Home Law
Special issues and protections for mobile home owners who lease or rent a site for residential use and reside in a mobile home park.
Employment Discrimination
There are a number of federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination because of age, race, color, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, and pregnancy.
Asylum
Asylum is a way to apply for refugee protections from within the United States, including protection from deportation.
Frequently Asked Questions – Deeds
A deed is a written and signed legal document that transfers property ownership. This article covers some frequently asked questions about deeds.
Property Ownership and Titling for Estate Planning
The titling of your property is an important concept to understand to determine who has access to your property and what will happen with that property when you die.
REAL ID
REAL ID explained: Title II of the REAL ID Act sets standards for state IDs. By May 7, 2025, non-compliant IDs won't board planes or access Federal facilities. Maryland offers REAL ID licenses with 'Core Four' documents: Age, Identity, Social Security, and Address proofs.
Information for Immigrants and New Americans
This article contains helpful tips for immigrants and new Americans
Leases
A lease is any oral or written agreement, express or implied, creating a landlord-tenant relationship.
Immigration Options for Victims of Crimes: U Visa
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.
Teens and Dating Violence
Dating violence is an increasingly common problem. Teenagers subjected to dating violence often slip through the cracks of the legal system.