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Baltimore City’s Tax Sale Foreclosure Process Must Be Reformed
In Baltimore City, a homeowner can lose her home through tax sale foreclosure for as little as $250 in delinquent property taxes or $350 in delinquent water bills. Unlike a…
Custody, Visitation & Child Support
Opposing party filed for custody of minor son. Client is seeking custody and support from opposing party. Client is residing with family members since the DV incident. Client said she…
Contract Negotiation (ASAP)
Assist a 501(c)(3) organization in negotiating a contract to provide services to an historic building. If you are interested in learning more about this pro bono opportunity, please contact Megan…
Bankruptcy – Chapter 7
Single mother needs assistance with keeping up with her bankruptcy filing. The petition was filed December 19, 2014 and the 341 meeting was held on January 28, 2015. Mother still…
Other Tort – Minor
MVLS received this referral from the Legal Aid Bureau’s Child Advocacy Unit. Child/client who is currently in foster care, was involved in an altercation in 2010 with her prior foster…
Community Development Corporation
Assist a Baltimore County 501(c)(3) community organization to either create a new Community Development Corporation (CDC) or to restructure the existing nonprofit to meet the community’s needs. If you are…
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Client seeks Chapter 7 bankruptcy for consumer debts, including post-eviction rent balance and a vehicle loan, and medical bills. There is no real property or assets involved in this matter.…
Probate
70 year old low income client is seeking legal advice regarding whether or not she can obtain several Shares of Stock from her deceased husband’s former employer. Her husband’s employer…
Housing/Real Estate
67 year old senior is now living in a senior apartment building in Baltimore. Client filed bankruptcy in 2010 and deeded her house back to Wells Fargo Bank. Client has…
Housing/Mortgage
63 year old disabled client is seeking legal advice regarding a 1st and 2nd mortgage on the home that she purchased in 1991. Client believes that the $6,000 loan should…