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A representative payee is a person who has been chosen by the Social Security Administration to receive a Social Security or Supplemental Security Income check on behalf of another person.

In Maryland, a child under the age of 8 years may not be left unattended at home, at school, or in a car.

Domestic violence is the mistreatment of one family member or intimate partner by another. The abuse can be physical, sexual, verbal, emotional and psychological.

Visitation is the part of the court order that defines when, how and where the non-custodial parent may have contact with the child.

When someone dies without a will (intestate), their property distribution follows a legal hierarchy. Spouses, children, parents, siblings, & others inherit based on specific rules. Learn more about intestacy law in Maryland.

A description of county laws and rules apply only to residents and property in Anne Arundel County.

The U Visa is a form of immigration relief for victims of certain criminal activities and is implemented as a tool to aid law enforcement in identifying perpetrators and aiding victims. The U Visa grants a temporary 4 year stay for holders with some holders eventually qualifying for lawful permanent residency.

A tax-exempt organization that receives income from an activity that is unrelated to the organization’s exempt purpose may have to pay Unrelated Business Income Tax, or UBIT.

Medical assistance in Maryland is provided through a large variety of state and federal programs. This overview provides basic information about four categories of help that are available, as well as links to more detailed information about specific programs. The four categories are Medicaid, Medicare, the Maryland Health Connection, and a set of state programs designed to help with prescription drugs.

Violence by an intimate partner can be a serious problem in keeping a job. There are both federal and state laws that provide protection for victims of crimes in the workplace.

This article provides options for where a victim should go after deciding to leave an abuser.

Rental and housing laws vary from county to county. Local laws are one of the three different types of law that may apply to your rental or housing situation.

Sharing an apartment with a friend or an acquaintance can be fun and economically worthwhile. Such sharing can also create some interesting problems.

Leases are binding contracts between landlords and tenants. Maryland law imposes certain conditions on that contract but otherwise landlords and tenants are free to negotiate their own agreement.

This article describes notario fraud, or immigration legal services fraud, and what to do if you are a victim of notario fraud.

Frequently Asked Questions about Name Change in Maryland

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