The stresses of coronavirus and divorce can increase tensions between spouses. Actions taken to limit the spread may severely affect divorcing individuals.
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Wrongfully Accused of Domestic Violence?
Maryland’s Domestic Violence Statute can lead to a frustrating lack of consistency in regards to domestic violence cases. If you have been falsely accused of domestic abuse, the experienced attorneys at SIEGELLAW can help.
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How Do I Get An Emergency Hearing?
Each jurisdiction has its own definition of what constitutes an emergency. If you need a hearing, our family law attorneys can help.
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Divorce and Psychological Abuse
Occasionally, I like to point people towards interesting articles within the field of family law. Here is a fascinating piece from The New York Times, talking about psychological abuse and control. http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/07/11/with-coercive-control-the-abuse-is-psychological/?mwrsm=Email&_r=0 If you are in an abusive relationship, you need a highly experienced divorce attorney to provide you with a great education and your […]
STALKING AND DIVORCE
Occasionally, one of my colleagues will send an email, asking for thoughts and help on certain topics. Highly experienced divorce attorneys tend to be a great resource for younger or less experienced attorneys. Here is a recent request for help on the complex and troubling issue of stalking: My client’s ex-boyfriend has begun harassing/stalking her […]
Maryland’s Domestic Violence Statute: What You Can Do Right Now
It is the middle of the night. I have just gotten beaten up by my spouse in Maryland. I live in Howard County. Or Montgomery County. Or Anne Arundel. Baltimore. Carroll. Anywhere. The police just came and left, without arresting my spouse. The police told me I could file for an ex parte to have […]
Abuse, Domestic Violence and Divorce-How To Move Forward
If you are presently in a relationship where you are being abused, everyone can tell you to get out-now. But most of the time, even though friends and family mean well, they just do not get it. It is just not that easy to get out of a relationship where there is a major power […]