10 Tips on Hiring and Working with a Contractor
Follow these 10 tips as you hire a building contractor.
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Calculating Child Support in Split Custody Cases
When parents each have primary physical custody of at least one of their children, it is called “split custody.” To compute child support, determine what each parent owes the other. The parent who owes more will then pay what they owe, minus the amount that the other parent owes.
Overview of Maryland Whistleblower Laws
Several Maryland laws prohibit retaliation against an employee who has disclosed wrongdoing by an employer.
Montgomery County Earned Sick and Safe Leave
The Montgomery County Earned Sick and Safe Leave Law (Sick & Safe Leave Law) requires employers to provide each employee with earned sick and safe leave for work performed in Montgomery County.
Reverse Mortgages
What are reverse mortgages and what are the common pitfalls.
Maryland Personal Financial Power of Attorney Form
View Maryland's Statutory Form Personal Financial Power of Attorney from Md. Code, Estates and Trusts, Section 17-202
Maryland Limited Power of Attorney Form
View Maryland's Statutory Form Limited Power of Attorney, from Md. Code, Estates and Trusts, Section 17-203
Montgomery County Landlord Responsibilities
Montgomery County law requires landlords to fulfill certain requirements before and during a tenancy.
Statute of Limitations
The phrase "statute of limitations" refers to the limited period of time within which you can file a lawsuit against someone who harmed you.
How can I contact the judge in my case?
If you are involved in a court case, you are generally not allowed to privately contact the judge about the case.
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.
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.
Using a Private Investigation Service
A private investigator can help you find information and people.
Subpoenas: Do I need one, and how can I use one under Maryland law?
Subpoenas are formal legal documents used in civil and criminal cases to order someone to bring documents or other physical evidence to a court proceeding, or to order someone to appear to testify at a court proceeding.
Circuit Court Discovery - Requests for Admission of Facts and Genuineness of Documents
There are two types of request for admissions. The first type asks the opposing party to admit or deny the truth of facts. The second asks the opposing party to admit or deny the genuineness of documents or ESI.
Lead Paint Law: Information for Renters and Buyers
Maryland and federal laws about lead paint are designed to reduce childhood lead poisoning. This article describes the rights of tenants and prospective buyers of residential housing built before 1978.
Anne Arundel County Rental and Housing Laws
A description of county laws and rules apply only to residents and property in Anne Arundel County.
Home Ownership and Deeds for Estate Planning
For many Marylanders, their home is the single largest and most important asset in their family. Protect it with proper estate planning.
Property Ownership and Titling for Estate Planning
The titling of your property is an important concept to understand to determine who has access to your property and what will happen with that property when you die.
Overview of Social Security Benefits
The U.S. Social Security Administration funds Social Security retirement, disability, and Supplemental Security Income benefits. Access to benefits and the benefits amounts depend on the various eligibility factors.