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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 […]

ROCKVILLE, Maryland—This October, Fait & DiLima Family Law, LLC 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 […]

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 Family Law, LLC, 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 Family Law, LLC, acknowledge […]

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, […]