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Unmarried parents often face unique challenges in child custody cases, but understanding the fundamental rights and factors at play can help provide a clear path forward. While custody issues can be difficult, knowing your rights as an unmarried parent is essential in working toward a fair arrangement that considers the best interests of the child. […]

When navigating the complex waters of legal issues, two areas often stand out due to their deeply personal and impactful nature: family law and personal injury claims. Both fields, while distinct, can occasionally intersect in ways that significantly affect the lives of individuals and their families. Understanding Family Law And Personal Injury Family law encompasses […]

ROCKVILLE, Maryland—Marjorie G. DiLima, Managing Partner of Fait & DiLima, Maryland Family Lawyers, recently joined Andrew Samalin, Principle of Samalin Wealth on his successful podcast, Lawyers Who Care. Samalin begins the interview by asking, “Tell us what brought you to the law. Why did you become a lawyer?” “The real truth of it is, I […]

Divorce is a challenging and emotionally charged process that often involves complex dynamics between spouses. One notable aspect of divorce is the tendency for women to exhibit more retaliatory behaviors compared to men. In this blog, we delve into the underlying reasons why women may be more prone to retaliate during divorce proceedings and how […]

Getting a divorce is hard any time of year.  The holidays, no bueno. Summer, not great either. There is no good time in life to have children, and there is no good time to get a divorce.  But the aftermath of “Divorce Month” (which is now January’s dubious honor) is that you are likely going […]

In her hometown of Rockville, Emma finds herself at a crossroads. The once-unbreakable bond with her spouse has become fragile, and as their marital issues intensify, she contemplates the daunting prospect of divorce. As she sits in her living room, gazing at the walls that hold a mosaic of cherished memories, a single question lingers […]

Well, get ready, you are in for an interesting ride. I won’t lie it isn’t going to be easy. But you can move on, to someone better…and that better person is you. Realize that the breakup will be brutal and the answers you need/want will not be forthcoming. If the narcissist breaks up with you, […]

Carrie, a resident of Rockville, Maryland, finds herself at a crossroads. Her once-vibrant, loving, and fulfilling 15-year marriage has slowly deteriorated over the past few years, finally hitting the rocks due to irreconcilable differences. She and her husband used to be supportive partners, but have become strangers who only stay in their marriage out of […]

Years ago, many people regarded prenuptial agreements as unromantic or an omen of impending divorce. However, these days, attitudes about creating a premarital agreement have drastically changed, with both parties often embracing prenuptial agreements as practical tools to ensure financial predictability in their futures. According to Axios, 50% of U.S. adults said they at least […]

Domestic violence affects families throughout the United States, including Maryland. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 34.4 percent of Maryland women and 28.8 percent of Maryland men experience intimate partner physical violence, intimate partner rape, and/or intimate partner stalking. This crime exceeds physical or mental harm; it encompasses a wide range of actions […]