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A motion is a request asking the court to give an order that the court or another party must do something.  During a hearing or trial, you can make a motion verbally.  At any other time, you must make your motion in writing.  Your motion must say what you are asking the court to do.

In a legal case, “damages” refers to the money that you are seeking in order to compensate you for some legal wrong that was committed by the other party.

Under the Maryland Rules, you must provide the opposing party with your discovery answers within either 30 days after service of the request or 15 days after the date on which the party’s initial pleading or motion is required, whichever is later.

There are two steps in successfully using social media evidence (like a Facebook profile or post) from the opposing party as evidence in a trial. 

Frequently asked questions about discovery in the Maryland circuit courts.

Do you need help with English in order to make sure that your story is told accurately in court?
Ask the court clerk for a form or help in getting an interpreter. If the court decides that an interpreter is needed, the court will provide one.

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.   

Default Orders & Judgments in Maryland: What are they and what can I do if I get one?

Learn about the appeals process and review common questions.

You have prepared your case, including how to present your case to the court, but what can you expect in the courtroom?

If you are involved in a court case, you are generally not allowed to privately contact the judge about the case.

Learn how to appeal an Administrative Agency (e.g. Worker's Compensation Commission, Motor Vehicle Administration, etc.) decision to the circuit court.

Learn about appealing your case to the Appellate Court of Maryland, Maryland's intermediate appellate court.

Learn about the procedure to appeal a District Court decision to the circuit court.

Learn about filing a Petition for a Writ of Certiorari to appeal your case to Maryland's highest court.

Learn about the procedure to appeal an Orphan's Court (probate court) decision.

How to find Maryland attorneys through bar association lawyer referral services, attorney directories and specialized lists for consumer, elder, immigration, and social security law.

Benefit amount varies depending on individual and household circumstances.

Veterans pension benefits are calculated by the Veteran's Benefits Administration.