Prenuptial Agreements
Agreements between persons about to marry made before a ceremony is performed and in anticipation of marriage are usually called prenuptial contracts or agreements.
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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.
How to Find Lost Vital Records
Vital records include birth certificates, death certificates, marriage records, and divorce records. The records are maintained by the state or local government where the event took place. Getting copies of these records can be a lengthy, frustrating, and even costly process. This is especially so if you need to hire someone to find them for you. Here is information about how to do it yourself.
Common Law Marriage
A "common law" marriage cannot be created in Maryland. However, Maryland does recognize as valid, common law marriages created outside of Maryland if the legal requirements of the other jurisdiction have been met.
Finding a Party
Start by gathering as much information as you possibly can. Begin with basic information, (name, age, social security number) and then expand from there.
Who May Marry in Maryland
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.
Marital and Non-Marital Property in Maryland
With a few important exceptions, all the property that was acquired during a marriage is considered marital property.
Legal Overview of Child Support
Both parents have a legal duty to support their child based to their ability to provide that support. Since 1990, Maryland has had child support guidelines in effect, which provide a formula for calculating child support based on a proportion of each parent's gross income.
Suing an Abuser in Civil Court
This article lists the causes of actions in civil court that a victim may bring against an abuser.
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.
Housing Protections and Options for Domestic Violence Victims
Protective Orders can provide housing protections. Maryland laws also give victims of domestic violence in rental housing added protections.
Visitation/Supervised Visitation
Visitation is the part of the court order that defines when, how and where the non-custodial parent may have contact with the child.
Evaluating Legal Websites
This article is intended to help you evaluate legal information that's available online.
Details on Who Is Eligible for a Protective Order
This section further describes how the Maryland law defines the type of people eligible for legal protection.
Annulment
Annulment is a relatively rare special action that establishes that your marriage never existed. If a court finds the facts necessary to grant an annulment it is as if you and your spouse were never married.
Deciding Who to Sue
Figuring out who to sue may not be as easy as you think. It is essential that you sue the right person or legal entity. You can lose your case if you sue the wrong person.
Name Change for a Child
Learn how to change a child’s name, what forms to use, and where to file.
Tips for Selecting a Mediator
Mediators are trained in conflict resolution. They have experience helping people to communicate better with each other, even when it seems impossible for any agreement to be reached. For mediation to be effective, you should be comfortable with your mediator and discuss your needs openly.
Frequently Asked Questions About "Service of Process" in Maryland
"Service of Process" is making sure the other side gets a copy of the papers you are filing (for example, a complaint).
Resources for Transferring Students
What to do, what to give the student's new school and what to do if the transfer is denied.