Service and Certificates of Service
Service is the act of providing documents to the required people (usually, the other parties or their lawyers) involved in a legal matter. The general purpose of service is fairness.
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Rent Court and Eviction Cases
The article describes the process of going to rent court. Landlords can take their tenants to rent court to evict them for nonpayment of rent.
Protective Orders
There is a multi-step process that you must follow to get a domestic violence Protection Order against the alleged abuser (also called the "Respondent").
Protective Orders - Frequently Asked Questions
This article addresses frequently asked question for protective orders.
Extreme Risk Protective Orders (ERPO)
This article provides an overview of Extreme Risk Protective Orders (ERPO). An ERPO is a court order that temporarily requires a person to surrender any firearms or ammunition to law enforcement and not purchase or possess firearms or ammunition.
Shielding or Sealing a Case Record
Court records are generally open and accessible to the public. This article provides information on how to seal or shield your case records from public view.
Preparing for the Final Protective Order Hearing
These are the questions that you should be prepared to answer when you have your final protective order hearing.
Failure to Pay Rent
This article describes the procedure for eviction for failure to pay rent, known as "summary ejectment".
Artisans' and Mechanics' Liens
Artisans' and Mechanics' Liens are a way for workers to make sure they get paid for their work.
Home Improvement: Contract Tips
Improving your home is a key part of home ownership. When using a contractor understanding the contract is key.
Buying or selling a used car in Maryland: Private sale
This article covers a simple scenario: "As is" sale of a car to a stranger. Steps and required documents are explained.
Driving a Car in Maryland
What does Maryland require to lawfully drive a car? Registration, title and license plates; an inspection; a valid driver’s license; an emissions test; and insurance.
10 Tips on Hiring and Working with a Contractor
Follow these 10 tips as you hire a building contractor.
Cosigning a Loan: Risks and Benefits
A cosigner is someone, often a family member, who helps a borrower get approved for a loan, by agreeing to repay the loan if the borrower does not.
Affidavit Judgments
This article discusses Affidavit Judgments, what they are, how to get one, and available defenses.
A Tenant's Guide to the Maryland Consumer Protection Act
This law provides standards for the protection of consumers, including tenants and prospective tenants of residential property.
Home Improvement: Resolving Disputes with Contractors
Improving your home is a key part of home ownership. This article describes how to resolve disputes with your home improvement contractor.
Bankruptcy: Overview
Bankruptcy laws help people who can no longer pay their creditors get a fresh start – by liquidating assets to pay their debts or by creating a repayment plan.
Chapter 13: Adjustment of Debts
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is a federal court process designed to reorganize and repay your debts.
Frequently asked questions about bankruptcy
Can a Judge ever turn down a bankruptcy petition? Who notifies the creditors and bill collectors? Can I use bankruptcy to stop foreclosure on my home or to stop other actions by creditors?