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Nov
20, 2015
New Mutual Consent Divorce in Maryland as of October 2015
On October 1, 2015, Maryland enacted the “mutual consent” grounds for divorce. The new statute was signed by Governor Hogan…
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29, 2014
7 Challenges and Considerations to Keep in Mind when Representing Non-English Speaking Clients
Although traditionally America is a very monolingual society, the percentage of our non-English speaking population, or those with limited knowledge…
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29, 2014
Coping With a Spouse Who Has PTSD
PTSD, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, is a psychiatric disorder that can develop after a person experiences or witnesses a life-threatening…
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27, 2014
How to Cope With a Bipolar Spouse
Bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression) is a mental condition that is characterized by unusual shifts in mood, as…
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16, 2014
How to Cope With ADHD in Your Relationship
ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a neurobehavioral developmental disorder that affects a large number of people. It is…
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27, 2014
The Harm Caused to Children Exposed to Domestic Violence
Domestic violence refers to an ongoing experience of physical, psychological, and/or sexual abuse in the home. It is used to…
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16, 2014
The Benefits of Having a Child Specialist in a Collaborative Divorce
A collaborative divorce occurs when two spouses are able to work out an agreement without going to divorce court. It…
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04, 2013
Divorce After 50
Divorce rates in the United States have declined steadily over the last twenty years. However, over that same period of…
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19, 2012
What is Mediation and how does it work?
Legal Mediation is a cooperative dispute resolution process in which both parties work together with the help of a professional…
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