Estate Management - 2. The Will and the Personal Representative
Obtaining the will to be filed and determining the personal representative.
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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.
Small Family Child Care Providers: Contracts With Parents
This article covers what a small family child care provider must include in a contract with parents under the Maryland regulations known as Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) Title 13A, Subtitle 15.
How do I Prove Damages?
In a legal case, “damages” refers to the money that you are seeking in order to compensate you for some legal wrong that was committed by the other party.
Special Education Resources
Both federal law and Maryland state law require school systems in Maryland to provide individually designed educational plans for all children with disabilities from kindergarten through high school.
Overview of Maryland Whistleblower Laws
Several Maryland laws prohibit retaliation against an employee who has disclosed wrongdoing by an employer.
Negotiating the Fee
Fees are often of primary importance to clients and lawyers but are one of the least discussed parts of any legal case. Frequently, fees are not discussed early enough, candidly enough, or in enough detail because the discussion can be uncomfortable.
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.
Filing for Bankruptcy
Depending on where you live (or have assets), you may file in Greenbelt or Baltimore. You must show that you live in Maryland or you had a business or most of your assets in Maryland.
Estate Administration Overview
This page gives an overview of estate administration and links to a number of resources for people who need to open an estate.
Discovery - Interrogatories
An interrogatory is a written question from one party to the lawsuit to another party to the lawsuit (usually, the opposing party). Interrogatories are a way to obtain information from the opposing party that may be useful in the lawsuit.
Credit Checks and Job Applicants
The Maryland Job Applicant Fairness Act makes it illegal for most employers to require a credit check for job applicants.
Peace Orders
The Peace Order is a form of legal protection for anyone who is experiencing problems with an individual, including someone in a dating relationship, a neighbor, a stranger, or anyone else.
Circuit Court Discovery - Answers and Objections
Under the Maryland Rules, you must provide the opposing party with your discovery answers within either 30 days after service of the request or 15 days after the date on which the party’s initial pleading or motion is required, whichever is later.
Community Development Corporations (CDCs) in Maryland
This article explains what a Community Development Corporation (CDC) is and sets forth some of the steps to starting one in Maryland.
Keeping Your House Out of Tax Sale
Brief overview and available resources for homeowners facing tax sale
Access to Adoption Records in Maryland
This article outlines the process for accessing adoption records in Maryland, with a focus on adoptees’ access to their original birth certificates. The article also provides information on the Post-Adoption Search, Contact, and Reunion Services.
Can the state take my stuff? Seizure and Civil Forfeiture of Property
This article introduces government seizure and forfeiture of personal property, explains the procedure, and provides information on how a property owner can respond when the government takes property.
Filing an Appeal in the Appellate Court of Maryland
Learn about appealing your case to the Appellate Court of Maryland, Maryland's intermediate appellate court.
Protection from Lawsuits for Volunteers and Charitable Organizations
Many charitable organizations rely heavily on volunteers to carry out their missions to offer much-needed services and resources to communities. Federal and state law encourage people to volunteer by providing some protections from lawsuits, in case of accidents or negligence.