What exactly can I sue my step father for

Consult an attorney asap. I'm not trying to be rude or not provide you with any information, but this is serious and you should definitely explore...

The Maryland obligation to pay child support may be different than your obligations pursuant to a Marital Settlement Agreement. As my colleague...

My landlord rents half of a home to me and lives in the other. Her homeowners ins. was canceled a year ago. Do we need to pay?

Unless the landlord's obligation to maintain homeowners insurance is a condition of the lease, then i really don't see how the landlord's failure...

Can I cut and remove a tree in my property?

If the tree is on your property, you shouldn't have a problem cutting it down. If the tree is on county property, you can always notify the county...

Had apartment fire alarm never wnt off dont think im totally responsible and think they are over charging for a one room fire

If you had renter's insurance, and the fire was your fault, your policy might cover the damage. The way you've written this question, it's...

Can my son get joint custody even if he is bi polar and just got laid off?

Your question is too general to answer here. The standard for custody in Maryland is always "best interest of the child." A court will thoroughly...

Can landlord unilaterally change responsibility for payment of electric usage in the middle of a lease?

Typically, no. A landlord cannot unilaterally change the terms of a written lease. You can wait until renewal to negotiate.

If a staff does not agree to a policy change can they be fired or have any adverse action taken against them?

IF you don't have a written contract with your employer, then you're an "at will" employee as my colleague described. This means you can be filed...

How do I properly serve my complaint for absolute divorce papers in Maryland through a private party? It has been denied twice.

You're supposed to file an affidavit of service with the court detailing how service was made, the date upon which service was made, upon whom...

Who has to initiate small claim court the Tenant who object to the damages for claim or the Landlord, $800.00 SD $480.00 damage

No, the landlord does not. If your failure to change an ac filter caused the landlord $200 in damages, then that is not ordinary wear and tear and...