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When you think of an abusive marriage, what is the image that comes to mind? If you are like most people, you imagine one spouse (probably a man) physically harming or threatening the other (probably a woman). Physical violence is certainly a… Read More

Wedding vows often include the words “for richer or poorer,” and married couples often live by the principle that “what’s mine is yours.” Income goes into a joint checking account; spouses have joint credit cards. In fact, for most couples, it would… Read More

The word “narcissist” gets thrown around a lot, especially in divorce. People often describe their spouses as narcissistic if they are acting selfish or self-centered. Certainly, such traits are components of narcissism, but being a narcissist requires much more than selfishness. Clinical… Read More

In our last blog post about pendente lite hearings in Maryland, we talked about the process of determining how interim issues, such as child custody, child support, and alimony, are handled by the Maryland courts pending the final resolution of a divorce.… Read More

When most people think about hiring a professional for their divorce, they think about retaining a lawyer. While most people should be represented by an attorney in their divorce, an attorney may not be the only professional needed to achieve the best… Read More

Whether you’re thinking about filing for divorce, or your spouse has already served you with divorce papers, at some point you may wonder: how much does divorce cost? Looking up the average cost of divorce isn’t going to help you much, since… Read More

Divorce and custody matters don’t simply have a “before” and “after.” These legal processes take time. Before a divorce or breakup, couples manage their finances and time with their children together. Afterwards, a divorce decree or final child custody determination set the… Read More

Marriage isn’t just a legal relationship: it’s a social, emotional, and financial one. Accordingly, divorce naturally involves those elements as well. Equitable distribution of property deals with the allocation of marital assets in divorce. In Maryland, spouses are to divide marital property… Read More