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Understanding Narcissistic Relationships and Their Impact on Divorce More people than ever are searching for answers about narcissistic relationships, emotional manipulation, and high-conflict divorce. Not every difficult spouse is a narcissist. But certain behaviors...
When the relationship between parents changes, one or both may decide that this requires a change in care, responsibilities, and living arrangements for the children. Legally, these rights and responsibilities are accumulated under the concept of “custody.” Whether...
Divorce is difficult for many family members and times of transition makes it particularly challenging for everyone involved. High-stakes divorces refer to the end of a marriage where there are complex financial concerns, discretionary child custody matters, or other...
The holidays are usually a time for family traditions and togetherness, so divorce or separation can hit especially hard at this time of year. Amidst the celebrations, kids going through a divorce can be struggling. The changes to the family, tension between their...
Protective orders – often referred to as “restraining orders” – play an important role in divorce cases in Maryland. In addition to helping victims of domestic violence achieve an additional level of safety from their abuser, protective orders can play a role in...
With the coming of Spring, it can feel like a good time to do some interpersonal Spring Cleaning. Open the windows and air out what is happening in your inner life and in your relationships. In particular, it is a good time to examine the state of our primary...
In a recent episode of Ask Lloyd, two experts on relationships with narcissists had an enlightening conversation that is well worth the listen. Lloyd Malech was joined by Marcia Williams, LCP, to explore this critical topic. Their combined expertise in the legal and...
The end of a marriage can be filled with challenging emotions and turmoil. After all, the couple has reached a point where they want different things, and this usually includes the issues covered in a divorce, such as property distribution, child custody and support,...
Parenting in the summertime is always a challenge since it requires adjusting to the disruption in the ordinary school year routine. Still, co-parenting makes planning and implementing a successful summer particularly difficult. Even if the relationship between the...
In divorce, when it comes time to divide the accumulated marital assets, it is rarely as simple as adding everything up and dividing by half. Maryland divorce law operates under a principle of “equitable distribution,” which does not necessarily mean each spouse is...