Meeting with your divorce attorney for the first time can feel overwhelming.  Sometimes, the meeting is predicated on a sincere desire to file for divorce.  Other times, a divorce attorney is a necessity, as the other spouse has expressed a desire to divorce.  Obviously, in either situation, meeting with your divorce attorney for the first… The post Meeting with Your Divorce Attorney For the First Time appeared first on Fait & DiLima, LLP ..read more

These days, there are a number of divorce options. Couples may be surprised that most divorce options don't require a trial. The post Divorce Options – Five Things You Need to Know appeared first on Fait & DiLima, LLP ..read more

All of us at Fait & DiLima wish you and yours a happy and peaceful Thanksgiving weekend. The post Happy Thanksgiving Weekend appeared first on Fait & DiLima, LLP ..read more

Alimony FAQs If you are considering divorce, you may have some questions about alimony.  As such, we have compiled a list of commonly asked alimony questions for your consideration. What is alimony? Alimony is a cash payment from one spouse to the other. The court can order alimony, or the parties can agree to it… The post Alimony FAQs appeared first on Fait & DiLima, LLP ..read more

Thanksgiving is almost upon us.  It’s not too early to start making preparations.  Many people find Thanksgiving, and subsequent December holidays, a bit overwhelming, particularly if it is the first Thanksgiving after the divorce.  Whether you have children or not, a bit of planning can make Thanksgiving much more enjoyable – actually create a day… The post Giving Thanks appeared first on Fait & DiLima, LLP ..read more

More and more couples are choosing to maintain relationships while living apart.  There are many reasons why this approach may work. Staying Together for Religious Reasons Some couples choose to remain married for religious reasons.  However, this doesn’t necessarily mean they have to live together.  Some couples are setting up separate households and living separate… The post Living Happily Ever After – Apart appeared first on Fait & DiLima, LLP ..read more

Everyone has a story about someone who went through a horrible divorce.  But what about a good divorce?  Is this even possible?  Actually, more and more couples are proving that you can have a good divorce.  However, most of these couples didn’t just fall into a peaceful uncoupling.  Instead, they worked at it.  If both… The post The Good Divorce: Myth or Reality? appeared first on Fait & DiLima, LLP ..read more

“Debt” is a four letter word.  Many people also feel it is a very bad word – or, put another way, many people feel bad when they think about their debt.  This is particularly true when couples begin contemplating divorce.  While a couple may be able to manage their monthly household bills together, the math… The post Divorce and Debt appeared first on Fait & DiLima, LLP ..read more

With Halloween right around the corner, we must ask, “Are you ready?”  Does your divorce decree include Halloween as a “holiday” for child custody purposes?  Or does your divorce decree consider Halloween “just another day”?  This is your starting point for planning any Halloween activities with the kids.  But it is not the end point. … The post Happy Halloween Post Divorce appeared first on Fait & DiLima, LLP ..read more

  The state of Maryland takes the position that parents have a legal obligation to provide financial child support in proportion to their earnings.  However, “child support” is a concept frequently misunderstood.  As such, this post takes the time to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about child support. How is Child Support… The post FAQs about Child Support appeared first on Fait & DiLima, LLP ..read more