In the midst of a period that is generally filled with turmoil and heartache, a bright spot is that, by moving on from a relationship that didn’t work for you, you now have the chance to find somebody new. For many people who have been married for quite some time, the new dating game may …
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In prior posts on this blog, I have spoken a lot about narcissistic spouses, key traits, how to identify them, and what to do in advance to prepare for a divorce. In this installment, I want to talk about what happens and what to do during the divorce process when you are dealing with a …
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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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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 …
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Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) in a spouse can exacerbate marital problems and cause a lot of pain. In my series on divorcing a narcissist, I have discussed the general characteristics of NPD and what to do before divorcing a narcissist. This third installment continues the discussion of characteristics of narcissism in spouses. An expert in personality disorders, Dr. Todd Grande, has …
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Welcome to the first in my series of blogs on divorcing a narcissist. If you know anything
Welcome to the second installment in my series on divorcing a narcissist. My previous blog covered common traits of narcissists and behaviors (weapons, really) they use against their marriage partners. This piece is about what to do when you realize you can no longer continue in this untenable situation. Here are strategies IN ADVANCE of …
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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 …
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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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