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One of the facts of life in a rental situation is that there is no substitute for a good landlord or a good tenant. Laws can define the relationship and the responsibilities of each party but there are always situations that are best resolved by being decent, courteous and fair.

If you have a protective order from another state or Native American tribal court, your protective order is entitled to full faith and credit in Maryland. This means that Maryland courts and police have to enforce the order. You can also ask another state to enforce your Maryland protective order.

The Maryland Court of Appeals has held that medical care is the responsibility of the parent. This article outlines some rights in regard to minors.

This article explains the various individuals who can represent you in immigration proceedings.

Maryland law requires all children, 5 years and older and under 18, who live in this state and attend public schools to attend school regularly unless excused with a lawful absence.

Special debts like child support, alimony and student loans, will not be eliminated when 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.

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?

Adultery and bigamy are "crimes against marriage" in Maryland.

Rental and housing laws vary from county to county. Local laws are one of the three different types of law that may apply to your rental or housing situation.

This article discusses the minimum age to purchase tobacco products and paraphernalia in Maryland, and the legal exception to the minimum age for military personnel. The article also presents the legal definitions of tobacco product and tobacco paraphernalia.

Tenants must return the premises at the end of the tenancy in substantially the same condition as when they moved in.

Medical assistance in Maryland is provided through a large variety of state and federal programs. This overview provides basic information about four categories of help that are available, as well as links to more detailed information about specific programs. The four categories are Medicaid, Medicare, the Maryland Health Connection, and a set of state programs designed to help with prescription drugs.

For a court to order a juvenile record expungement, the judge must make the findings and consider the factors explained in this article.