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 […]
Read MoreROCKVILLE, 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 […]
Read MoreAlthough psychiatry provides a clinical definition for the word “narcissist,” most people consider a narcissist to be, broadly, someone who is manipulative, arrogant, egotistic, enjoys conflict, and lacks empathy. Ending a marriage with such an individual has its own playbook, and our Fait & DiLima, LLP team has some advice on protecting yourself when divorcing […]
Read MoreROCKVILLE, Maryland – October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, an effort launched in 1987 to connect and unite individuals and organizations working on and raising awareness about domestic violence issues. Domestic Violence Attorneys Marjorie G. DiLima and Dorothy R. Fait, Managing Partner and Partner, respectively, of Fait & DiLima, LLP, a firm with over 30 […]
Read MorePhysical and emotional abuse are serious topics you should not take lightly. If you find yourself in a dangerous scenario and feel unsure whether the situation counts as domestic violence, you’ve come to the right place. At Fait & DiLima, LLP, our domestic violence attorney team wants to help you stay safe as you navigate […]
Read MoreDomestic violence is a complex issue that goes beyond just physical abuse. Sometimes, it is difficult for individuals to recognize that they are going through domestic violence due to a lack of understanding of what constitutes the definition. At Fait & DiLima, LLP we understand the complexity of domestic violence and seek to help explain, […]
Read MoreWitnessing a loved one go through domestic violence is extremely difficult. However, it is essential to know the warning signs of domestic violence to help an individual in need. Fait & DiLima, LLP understand how important it is to help our loved ones when they are in need. That’s why we have provided potential signs […]
Read MoreIf you’ve ever heard the adage, “love makes you blind,” you may find yourself saying the same thing and second-guessing your marriage. Sometimes you may see subtle signs that things aren’t so great in the relationship. Other times, you can even acknowledge that the signs are too big to ignore. We have a few solutions […]
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You never know what is going on behind closed doors. Behind the mask and smile might be a broken individual, dealing with abuse at the hands of an intimate partner. Domestic violence is a pandemic raging across the United States and across the world, affecting millions of people. No one should have to feel unsafe […]
Read MoreIntimate partner violence is a widespread issue occurring in millions of households across the nation. If your spouse is abusive, seeking safety for yourself and your family is critical. However, this is a daunting task that requires careful planning. We at Fait & DiLima, LLP have worked with countless women and men in relationships involving […]
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