Are you experiencing domestic violence? There is help for you. Call 911 if you are in immediate danger. For additional support and resources, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 and get information on shelters and other domestic violence providers. Intimate family violence is a tragic reality for many people in Maryland. With the …
Continue reading “The Role of Domestic Violence in Divorce”
Are you safe? If you are experiencing domestic violence and you reside in Bethesda or elsewhere in Montgomery County, there are resources for immediate assistance. If this is an emergency call 911 or 240-773-5050. Domestic violence causes deep and lasting trauma to the victim and the rest of the family. When abuse is the reason …
Continue reading “Understanding Domestic Violence Rights and Child Custody”
When a couple splits up, anger, blame, and hurt can cause one or both spouses to act negatively against the other. Whether true or not, accusations of abuse and other misconduct can occur. In addition to impacting reputation and freedom of movement, if one parent accuses the other of abuse and obtains a protective order …
Continue reading “My spouse puts a protective order on me and prevents me from seeing my kids”
Whether a relationship has been abusive or not, the end can often bring out bad behavior in one or both of the parties. This can put the other person in danger, and it calls for proactive steps to set boundaries and deescalate the situation. A Civil Protective Order (CPO) is the procedure that allows a …
Continue reading “Protective Orders in a Divorce”
There are many reasons that a marriage doesn’t work out. When one of the spouses has a substance abuse problem, this can often be the primary reason for the other spouse to seek a divorce. There are some typical issues that come up in these cases that it is important to understand if this is …
Continue reading “Dealing With Substance Abuse in a Divorce”
Are you safe? If you are experiencing domestic violence and you reside in Bethesda or elsewhere in Montgomery County, there are resources for immediate assistance. If this is an emergency call 911 or 240-773-5050. It’s a terrible truth that our most intimate relationships can be the most dangerous, and the month of October is dedicated …
Continue reading “Understanding Domestic Violence and Divorce in Maryland”
During a high conflict divorce, many parents would agree that the most valuable thing among all the assets involved, is the children. Parents should keep the children out of the line of fire when they are struggling through a tumultuous divorce. To properly do this, there is a need for a qualified divorce/custody attorney to ensure …
Continue reading “Five Ways to Protect Children During a High Conflict Divorce”
There are many reasons that a marriage doesn’t work out. When one of the spouses has a substance abuse problem, this can often be the primary reason for the other spouse to seek a divorce. There are some typical issues that come up in these cases that it is important to understand if this is …
Continue reading “Dealing With Substance Abuse in a Divorce”
Are you safe? If you are experiencing domestic violence and you reside in Bethesda or elsewhere in Montgomery County, there are resources for immediate assistance. If this is an emergency call 911 or 240-773-5050. It’s a terrible truth that our most intimate relationships can be the most dangerous, and the month of October is dedicated …
Continue reading “Understanding Domestic Violence and Divorce in Maryland”
