You are entitled to cancel a contract with a lawyer at any time. If the contract provides for hourly fees, then you will be liable for the fees...

Maryland Chapter 7 Question re: Deed

If the there is equity in the property then the property is subject to a sale by the Chapter 7 Trustee, unless the equity is less than the...

Traffic ticket for (1)using cell phone and (2)not using left indicator at a turn.

Yes you can request a hearing on the first ticket and waive the hearing on the second. Pay the second as stated and follow the instructions on the...

My Boyfriend & I Have a Res. Lease we have lived together 5 yrs. But I have only on been on the lease 4 out of the 5 yrs.

There are two separate relationships here. The first relationship is between you and your boyfriend, on the one hand, and the landlord, on the...

Joint custody

I agree with my colleague that you should consult with an attorney as quickly as possible. You do not state whether a custody order has...

I have been counter charged with assault. Why shouldn't I just agree to drop the charges to avoid fees?

Once charges are filed, you, as the victim, no longer can decide whether or not charges are pursued. The State's Attorney is the sole decider as...

Am I protected against Mechanic's Liens if work was done on property in Maryland that I own and live in?

Assuming that the subcontractor would otherwise qualify to seek a mechanic's lien, a defense on the part of a homeowner against the claim for a...

When we bought our land, we received a copy of deed restrictions that mentioned membership in a Home Owners Association.

The developer of a subdivision that is governed by a homeowners association ("HOA") regime, are required to file the bylaws and declaration in the...

I'm renting a townhouse from a Mangement company who is part owner of the house.

You should escrow the rent. If the owner seeks payment of any back rent you will have it available. Otherwise, you will funds available in case the...

Management company is part owner of the house i'm renting they haven't paid the mortage since june 2010. I moved in in Dec 2010

You should escrow the rent. If the owner seeks payment of any back rent you will have it available. Otherwise, you will funds available in case the...