Maryland Child Victims Act: Removing Time Limitations
The Maryland Child Victims Act of 2023 removes time limits on civil claims for child sexual abuse, expanding survivors' legal rights.
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Warranty of Habitability in Rental Housing
The Tenant Safety Act of 2024 established that every rental property offered for lease is deemed to be fit for human habitation.
Raising Chickens
May I keep chickens on my property? What are the rules in my city or county?
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.
Leases
A lease is any oral or written agreement, express or implied, creating a landlord-tenant relationship.
Compulsory School Attendance
Maryland law requires all children between the ages of 5 years and older and under 18, who live in Maryland, to attend school.