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This article provides an overview of how the Peace Order and Protective Order differ from one another.

Mobile homes parks have specific laws for right of entry.

Maryland law requires many of the Maryland state government agencies and programs to help you if you have trouble with English.

For a number of reasons, personal injury is an area of the law that is generally not suited to self-representation. This section will give you an overview of the law, give you some tips on things to look out for and help you to find an attorney.

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.

What forms need to be filed to open a small estate, and where.

In the past few sessions of the Maryland General Assembly, several new laws were passed that greatly restrict the way minors can operate their automobiles

Children (under age 18) are deemed to be "in the need of assistance" if there is apparent abuse (physical, sexual, emotional) or neglect by a caretaker.

Artisans' and Mechanics' Liens are a way for workers to make sure they get paid for their work.

One of the facts of life in a rental situation is that there is no substitute for a good landlord or a good tenant. Laws can define the relationship and the responsibilities of each party but there are always situations that are best resolved by being decent, courteous and fair.

This article describes the federal crimes that pertain to domestic violence.

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.

When someone dies without a will (intestate), their property distribution follows a legal hierarchy. Spouses, children, parents, siblings, & others inherit based on specific rules. Learn more about intestacy law in Maryland.

This article defines who is counted as a child under Maryland criminal law.

Special provisions in the law for evicting mobile home park residents, rent escrow, and damages for violations of the lease provisions.

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.

Obtaining the will to be filed and determining the personal representative.