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In his decades of practice as a family law attorney, Lloyd Malech has consistently infused compassion into his representation of clients, who are often in one of the most stressful times in their lives. In his recent episode of the video series "Ask Lloyd," he had a...
The journey of coming out—whether as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or another identity —can take decades, and during that time, a person may have tried to create a life for themselves as a heterosexual. When they finally do come to terms with their sexual orientation, it...
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...
Recently, we celebrated Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day around the corner. It can be challenging to deal with these special days when parents are not together due to separation or divorce; the other parent may be the focus of the day, and it’s impossible to simply...
Ending a marriage can be one of the most stressful experiences of a lifetime. Change itself is usually stressful, and the reasons for getting a divorce frequently are additional stressors. Add to this the fact that divorce remains somewhat stigmatized, and guilt and...
Making the difficult decision to end a marriage may come as a relief, but the process itself is a major transition that can be extremely stressful. With all the change taking place, it is hard to remember to tend to yourself, but this is exactly why it is important to...
New Year’s Resolutions rarely last the first month, so the end of January is a great time to work on your actual plans for the coming year. When reflecting on various parts of your life and identifying where to focus your energy and efforts, your marriage is a natural...
In Maryland, a divorce cannot be legal unless approved by a judge issuing a final divorce decree. While judges have a great deal of experience with the law, they do not know the personal needs and preferences of the individuals with the same depth they know...
As one of the most significant relationships ruptures a person can experience, divorce causes upheaval in all aspects of a person’s life. While the ultimate goal may be to improve one’s emotional and mental living situation, the divorce process impacts mental health....
For better or worse, the holidays often inspire people to make major life changes, and this includes deciding divorce. Whether it’s the stress of the holidays accelerating a breaking point in a relationship or the realization that the feelings of joy and connection...