Author Archives: jay@milemarkmedia.com
Protecting Your Finances Before Divorce
Unfortunately, when a couple decides to divorce, there is often one person who is clueless about finances. They may not have paid the bills during the marriage. They may not know what accounts they have as a couple. They might not know anything about the mortgage, car payments, utilities, and other bills. They may… Read More »
When Age Gaps Lead To Divorce
They say that age is nothing but a number. But is that really true when you’re married? Nobody bats an eye when a couple has an age gap of 2-3 years. But when that age gap increases to 15-20 years or more, people start talking. While it’s easy to see why a 40-year-old man… Read More »
Maryland Man Arrested For Sexual Assault
Some people prey on others by trying to befriend them. They may look for common interests and use them to get close to the person. Then they may use this newfound friendship to commit crimes on the person, such as sexual assault. This is what a Maryland man did. The group leader of a… Read More »
Maryland Man Pleads Guilty To Bank Fraud
Many people try to get ahead financially by engaging in white collar crimes such as fraud. These crimes often involve innocent victims who lose thousands or maybe even millions of dollars. A bank fraud scheme in Maryland resulted in $124,000 being taken from the accounts of Wells Fargo customers. A 35-year-old man from Hyattsville… Read More »
Pursuit Leads To DUI Arrest Of Maryland Woman
Police chases can be exciting to watch but they often end badly. While a recent pursuit did not lead to an accident, it did cause someone to get arrested for a DUI offense. A police pursuit in West Virginia has led to the arrest of a Maryland woman. The incident happened on January 5… Read More »
Women And Men Don’t See Eye To Eye On Relationships, Leading To Divorce
There are many reasons why couples divorce. There could be communication issues or money problems. There could be infidelity or a lack of responsibility. One common issue in marriage is that the parties fail to see eye to eye on the relationship. In fact, in many marriages, the man is in denial about the… Read More »
Can A Marriage Survive Without Love?
Back in the 1960s, The Beatles sang “All you need is love.” But do you even need love nowadays for a successful marriage? Ideally, yes. But many couples are staying together for other reasons, such as kids. Their relationship evolves from a romantic one to a parenting one. In the past, those in rocky… Read More »
Should You Get Married Or Just Cohabitate?
In the past, cohabitation was a step closer to marriage. Nowadays, many relationships don’t progress past the cohabitation step, as many couples opt to forego marriage altogether. In fact, among those ages 18-24, cohabitation is more common than marriage. Statistics show that 9% of adults in that age range live with an unmarried partner…. Read More »
The Proper Way To Apologize To Prevent Divorce
Let’s face it—we’re not perfect. We all make mistakes. But the way we handle them can make or break our marriages. When a person tells you they are sorry for something, does it sometimes feel as though they don’t mean it? Or that they are inadvertently criticizing you for being sensitive? Apologizing is not… Read More »
How COVID Is Changing Divorce
You might have thought your divorce was done. All details have been finalized. There’s no need to go back to court, right? Wrong. COVID is wreaking havoc on pretty much everything, from jobs to finances to relationships. For those who are divorced or in the process of doing so, it’s complicating many aspects, including… Read More »