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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 […]

ROCKVILLE, Maryland—This October, Fait & DiLima, LLP recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the importance of raising awareness about this devastating, pervasive issue. 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 […]

According to PsychCentral, divorce ranks number two among the top 10 stressors in life, second only to the death of a spouse. In Maryland, there are 2.4 divorces per 1,000 marriages, as reported by the CDC. Although the divorce process can inflict a significant amount of emotional and financial stress, there are times when Maryland […]

ROCKVILLE, Maryland—Fait & DiLima, LLP, announce their observance of National Child-Centered Divorce Month. Every July, this effort recognizes the work of parents and guardians in ensuring that the divorce process prioritizes a child’s best interests. Marjorie G. DiLima, Managing Partner, and Dorothy R. Fait, Partner in Fait & DiLima, LLP, acknowledge the significance of this […]

After a divorce, the majority of parents fulfill their financial obligations for their minor children, ensuring that their kids have shelter, food, clothing, health care, and other necessities. Unfortunately, there are cases where an ex-spouse fails to put the children first. If you suspect your ex-spouse is taking a lower-paying job to avoid child support, […]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2021, the U.S. marriage rate was 14.9 marriages in the last year per 1,000 women, down from 16.3 a decade earlier. And the 2021 divorce rate dropped to 6.9 in the last year from 9.7 divorces per 1,000 women in 2011. In Maryland in 2021, there were 1.6 […]

Picture a couple that has been married for 25 years: they own a home and other real estate, vehicles, stocks, retirement plans, and joint bank accounts. Let’s say they decide to divorce, but one spouse fears the other spouse is not fully transparent regarding their personal assets. In this scenario, are you the suspicious spouse? […]

When a couple with children divorces, a child custody plan is part of the settlement. Later, as the children mature, circumstances may change, and the original custody plan is no longer appropriate. In Maryland, a parent who wishes to adjust the plan must return to family court and petition a judge. A Maryland child custody […]