Guardianships are similar to custody, but a guardianship does not require the guardian to be a parent of the minor child. To obtain guardianship of a minor child in Maryland, you must file a petition with the Circuit Court and notify all interested parties of your intent to obtain a guardianship. In Maryland, any interested party has…
An advance healthcare directive, is a legal document, which instructs your doctors and health care providers about your medical preferences. If you are unconscious, mentally incapacitated, or not able to express yourself, your medical directive will be there to tell your doctors what your medical choices are. An advance healthcare directive also allows you to inform your family…