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When couples seek to divorce, they may quickly get overwhelmed.  In the state of Maryland, the type of divorce that one may file for depends on the facts and circumstances of a given marriage. Absolute Divorce Absolute divorce is governed by Maryland Statute §7-103.  As you might imagine, when an absolute divorce is granted, the marriage […]

Closed out an amazing and empowering month with the Annual Montgomery County Family Justice Center Foundation 7th Benefit Dinner and Auction, “Healing Hearts with Light & Hope” #intothelight2016 For over two decades Dorothy Fait has advocated, fundraised, and fought to empower and protect survivors of domestic violence, while increasing resources, promoting education and prevention, and […]

Team Fait & DiLima Family Law were sponsors and ran in the JCADA 5k race in Rockville to raise money for the Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse (JCADA).

Marjorie and Dorothy were guest panelists and Victoria Robles was the Mistress of Ceremonies at the 10th Annual Restore the Joy Domestic Violence Empowerment Luncheon “Living Free Jubilee” in remembrance of victims and celebration of survivors at the Radisson Hotel in Rockville. In Partnership with the City of Rockville, Women Who Care Ministries, City of […]

“Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” -Special Olympics Oath The “Dynamic Duo” Dorothy Fait and husband Dr. David Borenstein volunteer for the Special Olympics Montgomery County’s 2016 Inspiration Walk, October 2, 2016

Friday, January 1st @ 8:45am – Bethany Beach, DEBenefits: Quiet Resorts Charitable Foundation Amenities Overall & Age Group Awards Music at start and finish Family Fun, Festive Course Music by local favorite, DJ Padraig! Long Sleeve Tech Shirt to all pre-registered Runners (guaranteed to all 5k/10k participants who pre-register by 12/9/15) Post-race Party and Breakfast at […]

Every parent’s most important function is to provide for the daily care and needs of their children. Unfortunately, we live in a real world where parents are not always around to provide for their children’s most crucial day-to-day needs. Military service, disabling illnesses, problems with substance abuse, incarceration and other factors can sometimes deprive children […]

In legal cases concerning issues about access to a child, Maryland courts might assign a best interest attorney to the minor. Best interest attorneys have specific duties that are designed to advocate what most advantageous for the child’s well-being. A best interest attorney, which replaces the term guardian ad litem, is appointed by the court […]

Maryland fans of John Cleese, well known for his “Monty Python” successes as well as many other roles, may be surprised to learn that the comedian is required to pay his most recent ex-wife between $23 and $24 million as a result of their divorce decree. Cleese launched a one-man show called “The Alimony Tour” […]

It is common among married couples in Maryland to take out term life insurance policies that cover one spouse and name the other spouse as beneficiary. There may be many reasons for such a policy. In one case, the couple may want to make sure the children will be provided for if one parent dies […]