How to see the positive side of divorce
When facing a divorce, it's easy to feel defeated and surrender to negative emotions. You may start to feel like you are a failure or a victim, and you may start to become resentful of the decisions that you made in the past. While engaging in these types of thoughts...
Red flags that mean you may be facing divorce
Some people get divorced for very clear reasons that no one could deny. Perhaps they catch a spouse cheating on them, for instance, or perhaps it's an abusive relationship. They know, in a heartbeat, that it's time to get divorced.For many, though, things happen...
How to optimize your divorce process
Most people only go through divorce once. When they do face the process, they are largely unprepared and don't know what to expect. In addition, they are likely to be feeling emotionally overwhelmed and stressed about the events taking place in their life.Those going...
Domestic violence can affect a divorce: Here’s why
When you're in an abusive relationship, you may finally realize that you have to get out and begin the process for a divorce. It might take time for you to do this as you plan how to exit the situation and seek support through protective or peace orders.Domestic...
Stakes of drug dealing raised higher in Maryland
Maryland appears set to treat some drug crimes much more harshly than it has in decades. The state’s highest court and Maryland’s lead lawyer have now cleared the way for charging people with homicide if they sell drugs that later play a role in someone’s death.The...
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Should I try to keep the marital home in my divorce?
There are many reasons you may want to keep your marital house after your divorce. You may have spent years fixing up your house, building memories there and turning it into a home. You may have raised children in that house, and if your children are still young, you...
Three factors divorcing parents should understand about custody
As a parent facing divorce, one of your biggest concerns may be about child custody. Your children are important to you, and it can seem absurd that you could be told that you can only see them on a schedule. However, there are three factors about child custody that...
How do protective orders and peace orders differ?
No one should feel unsafe because of the actions of another. If you are being abused, harassed, stalked, threatened or otherwise harmed, there are legal actions you can take to make this behavior stop. Two possible actions include filing a protective order and filing...
What are the requirements for divorce in Maryland?
In Maryland, your marriage must meet certain requirements before you can get an absolute divorce. Although there are requirements for a limited divorce as well, only an absolute divorce will completely sever your marriage or allow you to remarry. To get an absolute...
