Most U.S. states introduced no-fault divorce in the last half of the 20th Century, but Maryland was not among them. The Old Line State has been among a minority of states that uses the traditional divorce rules, in which someone seeking divorce over their spouse's...
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Signs of a fracturing marriage
The decision to divorce is not characteristically a snap decision. Marriages unravel over the course of several months and years before spouses throw in the towel and pursue marital dissolution. The signs of a fragmented marriage are subtle and small. Identifying...
3 tips for social media during divorce
Social media is a part of daily life now. Many people don’t think much about what they post, but those who are going through a divorce should be careful about what they say and do on social media. One of the most important points about social media that you must...
Strategies to keep the peace in the divorce process
For many struggling couples, the failure of a marriage is akin to the death of a loved one. Emotions range from relief to anger. Regardless of how long the union lasted, soon-to-be exes deal with a sense of mourning. With that loss also comes the fear of starting an...
Divorcing a violent or dangerous person
Ending a marriage is difficult at the best of times. In situations where abuse and violence are involved, it is much harder, especially if the person filing for divorce is the person who has been abused. What is domestic violence? Domestic violence can occur in many...
Mistakes to avoid during your divorce
Even in situations when you and your spouse agree it is time to divorce, it can be a complicated and emotional process. Stress, anger and even sadness may cause you to make mistakes that impact the divorce case. Knowing what they are is the best way to avoid common...
If your ex is a dreamer, how long do you have to support them?
It’s not that your spouse can’t work. It’s just that they get so caught up in their dreams that they don’t work – or at least at anything that earns them an income. Maybe they’re determined to be an influencer and spend most of their time cultivating a largely...
3 manipulation tactics a narcissist uses during divorce
Divorcing a narcissist requires the utmost preparation. Their qualities, which include grandiosity, lack of empathy, a chronic need for admiration and a chronic sense of entitlement, will be majorly expressed during the divorce. Such behaviors lead to manipulation,...
Can your ex really take your inheritance?
You’re getting divorced and your ex wants to take the inheritance that your parents left you. After all, the two of you did get that inheritance just a few years ago, after you’d already gotten married. Both of you had big plans for it, and you can tell that they...
“Gray rocking” your narcissistic spouse during divorce
You’ve had enough of your spouse’s narcissistic behavior, and you want nothing more than for the divorce to be over. Your spouse, however, seems to delight in dragging out proceedings as long as possible. It’s also clear that they’re purposefully trying to upset you...