Finding a Party
Start by gathering as much information as you possibly can. Begin with basic information, (name, age, social security number) and then expand from there.
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Finding Regulations
Regulations are laws made by executive branch agencies. Executive branch agencies have the authority to make laws based on statutes passed by the legislatures.
Medical Assistance (Medicaid) - Aged, Blind and Disabled (MA-ABD)
Medical Assistance (also called Medicaid) is a program that pays the medical bills of people who have low income and cannot afford medical care.
Finding Information about a Business
If you need to sue a business, you must first determine exactly who owns it. If you make the wrong choice, you may win a judgment but not be able to enforce it or you may lose your case altogether.
Wills and Other Property Transfer Documents
There are different ways that your loved ones can receive your personal belongings and property after you die.
Child Custody in Maryland
Custody and visitation are the legal terms for court decisions about how the child will spend his/her time between parents (or others).
Marital and Non-Marital Property in Maryland
With a few important exceptions, all the property that was acquired during a marriage is considered marital property.
Disagreements with your condo or homeowners association in Maryland
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.
Mandamus: Correcting a Public Record/Court Ordered Vehicle Titling
A public record can be corrected or a vehicle titled by petitioning for a writ of mandamus. Mandamus (Latin for "we command") is a writ issued by a court commanding a public official to perform an action.
ERISA, Pensions and Social Security
Federal legislation gives spouses and divorced spouses some rights in a worker’s pension plan and social security benefits.
Baltimore County Rental and Housing Laws
The following rental housing laws and rules apply specifically to residents and property in Baltimore County. Maryland state law may also apply. Some of these rules only apply to residential property.
Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA)
Benefit amount varies depending on individual and household circumstances.
Who May Marry in Maryland
Married persons are generally regarded by the courts as parties to a contract. This contract can be validly entered into (or dissolved) only by following Maryland Family Law statutes.
Prince George's County Human Rights Commission: Landlord and Tenant
Powers of the Human Rights Commission to eliminate discriminatory practices in housing in Prince George's County.
Emancipation of a Minor
Emancipation of a minor generally refers to the process of freeing a minor (person under age 18) from parental control.
Child Support - Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about child support in Maryland
Attorneys for Children in Custody Cases
In a child custody case, or a contested child support case, the judge may choose to appoint a lawyer for the child. The judge may also choose to interview the child personally. A child who is at least 16 years old may also choose to ask for a custody change directly.
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.
Legal Overview of Child Support
Both parents have a legal duty to support their child based to their ability to provide that support. Since 1990, Maryland has had child support guidelines in effect, which provide a formula for calculating child support based on a proportion of each parent's gross income.
Termination and Modification of Tenancy
This articles lists the requirements for terminating or modifying a tenancy. It also covers what happens if a tenant or landlord dies.