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Whether a relationship has been abusive or not, the end can often bring out bad behavior in one or both of the parties. This can put the other person in danger, and it calls for proactive steps to set boundaries and deescalate the situation. A Civil Protective Order...
If you are contemplating divorce in Maryland, you’ve probably spent a lot of time thinking about your unique situation and wondering how the process will go for you. Aside from the emotional aspects of the end of a relationship, every couple has a wide variety of...
The movies and tv portray the holidays as a joyful time of celebration, ritual, friends and family. Unfortunately, these can also be the darkest times for people, especially when their family situation has become intolerable, or a divorce or separation has already...
When a marriage breaks up, hard feelings between the spouses often bleed over into their relationships with their children. After all, they are a living, breathing, painful reminder of the end of the marriage. Issues of legal and physical custody, and child support...
There are many reasons that a marriage doesn’t work out. When one of the spouses has a substance abuse problem, this can often be the primary reason for the other spouse to seek a divorce. There are some typical issues that come up in these cases that it is important...
Are you safe? If you are experiencing domestic violence and you reside in Bethesda or elsewhere in Montgomery County, there are resources for immediate assistance. If this is an emergency call 911 or 240-773-5050. It’s a terrible truth that our most intimate...
You’ve made the decision that your marriage has run its course. With certain exceptions, by law divorce in Maryland requires that the couple live separate and apart for 12 months prior to filing for divorce. So this means someone has to move out of the marital home....
When it comes to family law issues like divorce and custody, the stakes are high, and you want to have the best possible representation. But how do you know if you’ve found the champion who will see you through this difficult situation? It’s important to interview...
When the opinion in Obergefell v. Hodges was handed down by the Supreme Court in June of 2015 legalizing same-sex partnerships in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, it also solidified June as Pride Month for LGBTQ + individuals. With marriage equality, a new...
Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) in a spouse can exacerbate marital problems and cause a lot of pain. In my series on divorcing a narcissist, I have discussed the general characteristics of NPD and what to do before divorcing a narcissist. This third...