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Married persons are generally regarded by the courts as parties to a contract. This contract can be validly entered into (or dissolved) only by following Maryland Family Law statutes.

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.

This article describes the rights of victims of crime and how victims may seek restitution and compensation.

Distress for rent is a court procedure in which the landlord seeks to seize and sell certain of the tenant's possessions which are on the leased premises.

A standby guardian is a person appointed by a parent (or parents) of a child to take care of the child in the event that the parent is mentally or physically incapable of doing so, or subject to an adverse immigration action.

Learn how to change a child’s name, what forms to use, and where to file.

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

This is a model plan to prepare for the possibility for future violence.

This article describes the rights of a homeowner who lives in a homeowners association (HOA) or condominium (condo) in Maryland, when the HOA or condo says that the homeowner is violating rules.

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

This article describes the procedure for eviction for failure to pay rent, known as "summary ejectment".

Whether or not the guardianship is contested, a hearing on the guardianship petition will be conducted in the circuit court for the county in which the petition was filed. The two main issues in a guardianship hearing are (1) whether a guardian is needed (i.e., is the alleged disabled person really disabled?) and (2) who is the most appropriate guardian for the disabled person. The Petitioner has the burden to prove both of these issues.

Special laws for landlord/tenant issues

Nursing homes are facilities that are licensed to care for residents who need rehabilitation, health-related services above the level of room and board, or skilled nursing services. You have many special rights as a nursing home resident under both Maryland and federal law.

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.

Learn how Maryland tax sales work, how to protect your home if you fall behind on property taxes, and where to get help before and after a tax sale.

This article covers the basic laws of adoption in Maryland.