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Rights of a Crime Victim, or Victim's Representative

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

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Rights of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program applicants and recipients.

Homesharing Programs

Resources for finding a homeshare.

Juvenile System & Juvenile Courts

Youth under the age of 18 charged with committing a crime are treated differently than adults. The goals of the juvenile court and the juvenile justice system are to address the causes of the misconduct while protecting the community.

Enrolling in School

This article describes the process for enrolling a child in school and what to do if the child is rejected.

Making Healthcare Decisions

Many people do not have either a living will or an advance directive. This article outlines some issues that go into making these important decisions.

Modifying Child Support

Changes can be made to the amount of child support ordered by a court. These modifications are usually based on a "changed circumstance" of one of custodial parents.

Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA)

Benefit amount varies depending on individual and household circumstances.

Garnishment

To garnish is to take property, most often a portion of someone's salary, by legal authority. Garnishment is a proceeding by a creditor to collect a debt by taking the property or assets of a debtor.

Voting Rights

Learn about who is eligible to register to vote in Maryland, how to register, what identification you need to vote, and your options if there are issues with your registration status and you have to use a provisional ballot.

Maryland Personal Financial Power of Attorney Form

View Maryland's Statutory Form Personal Financial Power of Attorney from Md. Code, Estates and Trusts, Section 17-202

Filing an Appeal in the Supreme Court of Maryland

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

Home Ownership and Deeds for Estate Planning

For many Marylanders, their home is the single largest and most important asset in their family. Protect it with proper estate planning.

Tips on Reviewing the Assisted Living Agreement

Issues to consider before you sign.

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.