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 […]
Read MoreAccording 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 […]
Read MoreAfter 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, […]
Read MoreAre you contemplating divorce? You may have significant concerns about alimony in Maryland. In a divorce settlement, either spouse can receive alimony depending on need, as long as the other spouse is in a position to pay. Unlike some states, Maryland does not have a formula for determining alimony. Instead, alimony requests are reviewed carefully […]
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ROCKVILLE, Maryland—Fait & DiLima, LLP, a family law firm with offices in Rockville and Frederick, Maryland, celebrates Women’s History Month by acknowledging the achievements and contributions of its female attorneys and paralegal. The firm’s award-winning family law attorneys have an impressive collective experience of over 50 years, matched with a compassionate understanding of the highly […]
Read MoreWhen it comes to guardianships and conservatorships, there are many similarities between the two. That said, a guardianship is typically geared more towards assistance with medical and health-related needs while conservatorships are designed to assist with financial needs. However, both are court-ordered as a result of a family member’s request when their loved one is […]
Read MoreWhen you’re getting a divorce, you may have a lot of questions pertaining to your kid’s well-being during the separation period and after the divorce is final. One thing is certain, child custody cases and co-parenting are complex subjects and every family’s situation is unique. There are myths surrounding child custody, co-parenting, and divorce that […]
Read MoreWhat to Do If Your Ex Doesn’t Follow Your Custody Order For recently divorced parents, sticking to a new custody and visitation order can be a little difficult if you’re not familiar with your new schedule. With a legal/court-enforced child custody order, both parents are expected to abide by the agreement that’s put in place. […]
Read MoreHow to Prepare to Meet Your Child Custody Attorney Most people experience feelings of nervousness during their initial meetings with their attorney — especially when it involves child custody orders. While it’s normal to feel overwhelmed, or even reluctant before your meeting, we have tips to help you prepare and ease doubts you may have […]
Read MoreIf you recently endured a contentious and hostile divorce, you may have some concerns regarding how you and your former spouse will approach your parenting duties. While co-parenting is ideal and beneficial for children, it is not always possible after a high-conflict situation. Therefore, parallel parenting might be the better option for you. Continue reading […]
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