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Basics of Forming and Maintaining Cooperatives in Maryland

This article provides an introduction to cooperatives, as well as an overview of the considerations involved in creating a cooperative. A cooperative is a business or nonprofit organization owned and operated by the people who either use or provide its services. Cooperatives exist in nearly every sector of the economy and employ millions of people each year.

Immigration Court Information

This article provides information on Immigration Court (also called deportation or removal proceedings) and links to helpful resources for more information.

Limited Scope Representation

Limited scope representation is when you and your attorney agree that the attorney will provide some, but not all, of the work involved in your legal matter. You are still responsible for completing all of the tasks that the attorney did not agree to provide. Limited scope representation is also called “unbundling” or “discrete task representation.”

How do I file a petition for expungement?

Expungement is a process that lets you ask the court to remove certain kinds of court and police records from public view. This article provides an overview of the process of filing a petition for expungement.

Qualified Domestic Relations Order

To access a part of your spouse’s retirement, you must have a court order, often called a Qualified Domestic Relations Order.

Forming a Stock Corporation in the State of Maryland

When structuring a business it is important to choose the right entity for your needs because legal responsibilities and protections will differ based on the type of business entity chosen. This article focuses on how to form a stock corporation in Maryland.

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.

Helping a Friend Who May be a Victim of Abuse

This article gives advice on how to guide your friend toward services that can be of assistance.

Using Statements and Documents to Support Your Case

Sometimes when you file a motion or a response to a motion with the court, you may make statements about information that the court does not know. The statements you are making may have never been included in any papers filed with court, nor been mentioned in front of the court.

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.

Estate Management - 4. What To File To Open A Small Estate

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

Small Claims

Small Claims Court is a division of the District Court of Maryland that handles disputes involving no more than $5,000.

Buying a Home

The purpose of this article is to provide some basic information about legal matters before you sign any contracts or pay out any money.

Find Court and Legal Forms

Many, but not all, court forms are available through the Maryland Judiciary website. Below are the links to some of the most commonly used forms from Maryland's District and Circuit Courts, Maryland's Office of Register of Wills, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, and selected other sources. Local public law libraries can provide additional resources, including sample forms when there is not an official form for the legal action.

Funeral Scams and Bad Faith Options to Watch Out For

Unfortunately, some funeral homes try to take advantage of customers. Planning a funeral may be a very emotional time for you. It’s important to know your rights so you can avoid paying thousands of extra dollars for goods and services that are too expensive, falsely advertised, or simply unnecessary.