When you file for divorce, it would be nice to think you’ve seen the last of your former spouse. Unfortunately, as your life goes on some aspects of marital life can linger if they aren’t tended to specifically. Your family law attorney should provide you with specific items that you need to manage, but there …
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The movies and tv portray the holidays as a joyful time of celebration, ritual, friends and family. Unfortunately, these can also be the darkest times for people, especially when their family situation has become intolerable, or a divorce or separation has already occurred. If this is the case, it’s important to take especially good care …
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When going into a marriage or a business in Maryland, it’s a good idea to plan for the worst before it happens. Without forethought, the laws relating to divorce business ownership can cause any number of unwanted outcomes. In my most recent Ask Lloyd feature, Estate and Business Law When Going Through a Divorce, I …
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You’ve made the decision that your marriage has run its course. With certain exceptions, by law divorce in Maryland requires that the couple live separate and apart for 12 months prior to filing for divorce. So this means someone has to move out of the marital home. When I do consultations with people considering a …
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When it comes to family law issues like divorce and custody, the stakes are high, and you want to have the best possible representation. But how do you know if you’ve found the champion who will see you through this difficult situation? It’s important to interview your attorney, and you shouldn’t hesitate to ask tough …
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In the most recent edition of Ask Lloyd, Coach Alex Ray joined Lloyd to talk about personal coaching. Coach Alex has developed a unique approach to developing self-confidence in his LGBTQIA+ clients, using coaching methods to help them work through insecurity and other life challenges. IN a wide-ranging conversation, Coach Alex and Lloyd talked about …
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In 2021, I started a series called Ask Lloyd to answer questions and take some of the mystery out of the law. Over the decades of work with clients, I have learned a lot about the common hopes, fears and questions that come up in family law. I’ve also learned about the best ways to …
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When the opinion in Obergefell v. Hodges was handed down by the Supreme Court in June of 2015 legalizing same-sex partnerships in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, it also solidified June as Pride Month for LGBTQ + individuals. With marriage equality, a new segment of the population could finally get married and …
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With over 25 years of experience practicing law in Maryland, Lloyd Malech has acquired a vast array of knowledge that he now wants to share with you. In his new “Ask Lloyd” series, he will take questions submitted to him at his email – lloyd@malechlaw.com. To protect the privacy of people asking questions and make …
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May is National Mental Health Awareness month, and it is a great time to remember that the stressors that led to divorce, the process itself and life after divorce each offer major challenges that can impact your mental health. According to Mimi Brodsky Kress, President of the National Alliance on Mental Illness – Montgomery …
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