We live on the Eastern Shore, and just trying to find out if it is common practice in Maryland for attorneys to charge

Some lawyers do; some don't. And why would you expect to get your money back if you did pay a consultation fee if, in fact, you had the...

I received a 5 day pay or quit because I only paid half my rent.

A security deposit is designed to protect a landlord from damages caused by the tenant or to provide the landlord with unpaid rent at the end of...

You are basically having the judgment reduced to a writing and having the clerk enter it. For more guidance, click on the link...

My wife and I are tenants at will. The landlord informed us 2 weeks after the birth of our child that she wanted us out by 12/1

As my colleague stated, if you are a tenant at will or periodic tenant, then either the tenant or landlord can terminate the tenancy upon proper...

Is my father justified to take anything of mine, even though i paid for it?

But aren't you living in his house? In reality -- he took something not belonging to you and such taking is probably not justified. However, it...

Can I legally move out at ?

You can do whatever you want -- subject to your legal obligations, of course. If you move out from an apartment and break you lease, you may find...

Can my wife legally kick me out when the house is in both names

No, your wife cannot just kick you out. Ownership of the house would have to be resolved as part of any divorce proceeding.

I'm going to lease out my home for a few months. Do I really need to have a rental contract?

No, you don't really need to have a lease agreement. However, it really is in your best interest to have a written lease. If you don't, then...

Have I been found guilty of breaking court order? (Petition for Contempt- Civil case)

I'm not sure why, as a peace order defendant, you would appeal a dismissal of a petition for contempt against you. The way this question is worded...

It all depends on whether your current lease allows you to have pets. If your current lease allows you to have pets without a pet fee, then your...