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Maryland law permits a person with a juvenile record to seek to have that record expunged under certain circumstances.

In the past few sessions of the Maryland General Assembly, several new laws were passed that greatly restrict the way minors can operate their automobiles

Holding Over is when a tenant continues to live in a premises after the lease has expired. When a landlord consents to a holdover tenant remaining on the premises, a new monthly or weekly tenancy is created.

A sublease is an agreement in which the original tenant leases to a subtenant all or part of the rented premises for all or part of the remainder of the original tenant's term.

This article describes the reasons to and how to get renter's insurance.

Many charitable organizations rely heavily on volunteers to carry out their missions to offer much-needed services and resources to communities.  Federal and state law encourage people to volunteer by providing some protections from lawsuits, in case of accidents or negligence.

Federal and state law prohibits discrimination in the rental, sale, advertising and financing of housing on the basis of your race, color, religion, gender, national origin, family status.

When parents each have primary physical custody of at least one of their children, it is called “split custody.” To compute child support, determine what each parent owes the other. The parent who owes more will then pay what they owe, minus the amount that the other parent owes.

You have a right to carefully inspect an apartment or house before you put a deposit on it and especially before you sign a lease.

Under the Medicaid Waiver, the federal government "waives" the requirement that services be provided in a nursing facility and pays for home and community based services for those who otherwise go to a nursing home.

Under Maryland law every child under 8 years old must ride in an appropriate child restraint and every child from 8 to 16 years old who is not secured in a child restraint must be secured in a vehicle seat belt.

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

When you decide to sell your home it is important to be sure that you have all of the information you need to make wise decisions. This article provides answers to some basic questions which come up when you decide to sell your home.

A “residential lease” is an oral or written contract between a landlord and a renter, giving the renter the right to live in a house or apartment. This article briefly outlines several common concepts having to do with residential leases and the duties of landlords and renters.

How to get a marriage license in Maryland, and who is allowed to officiate the marriage ceremony.

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.

Learn how to change your name legally in Maryland. You can change it informally through usage or formally by filing a petition in court. Follow the required steps and documentation.

This article provides information on Immigration Court (also called deportation or removal proceedings) and links to helpful resources for more information.

U.S. federal law governs immigration, including employment-based immigration. Generally, citizens of foreign countries that wish to enter the United States for employment purposes must first obtain a U.S. visa. The purpose of your intended travel to the U.S. and other facts will determine what type of visa you must have under U.S. immigration law.