Recent Blog Posts
Making Friends After a Divorce
When you were a child in school, it was probably easy to make friends. You spent recesses with classmates and maybe even saw them after school. If you participated in sports or other activities, you probably met new people there as well. So why is it so hard for adults to make friends? The… Read More »
Signs Your Marriage is Over
You’ve been struggling with your marriage for a long time. Things are bad, then they get better, then they get bad again. It’s an endless cycle. While it’s valiant that you don’t want to give up on your marriage, sometimes it just doesn’t make sense to try anymore. Your marriage is dragging you down…. Read More »
Understanding Drug Diversion
Prescription drug abuse is a huge issue in our society. There were 67,367 drug overdose deaths in the United States in 2018, and 70% of those deaths involved legal drugs—opioids. Most overdose deaths are caused by a misuse of prescription drugs. While many people are legally prescribed opioids and other drugs, many are not…. Read More »
Unemployment Fraud Scheme in Maryland Uncovers $500 Million
Identity theft is a huge issue. In 2019, 1 in 15 Americans were victims. Identity theft is popular because it allows someone to use someone else’s information for financial purposes. Identity theft allows a person to file fraudulent claims with government agencies. Right now, Maryland is a hot spot for identity theft. The state… Read More »
Glen Burnie Man Arrested on Child Porn Charges
Child pornography is attractive to many people, particularly because it is forbidden. While adult porn is legal and widely available, it’s not enough for some people. They want to be shocked. A man from Glen Burnie was caught with child porn in his possession and now he is facing serious charges. The 66-year-old man… Read More »
When is the Right Time to Get Married?
In the past, people married in their late teens and early 20s and they stayed married for the rest of their lives—sometimes 50 or 60 years. Many people today yearn to have the loving marriage that their grandparents or parents did, but that does not always happen. People get divorced for various reasons. Many… Read More »
What Are the Hardest Things About Divorce?
Every divorce is unique, but what is universal is the fact that it’s complicated. It’s never easy to end a marriage, especially one that has lasted many years. So what exactly is the hardest thing about divorce? That depends. It will vary, as not all divorces incorporate all the same elements. For example, some… Read More »
Dealing with Business Divorce During Coronavirus
COVID-19 has left a huge mark on the United States and likely will continue to do so for many months and even years. This deadly virus has threatened the economy as well as many relationships. Families are forced to quarantine together and having to spend 24/7 with a spouse has not fared well for… Read More »
Child Abuse Reports Down Amid COVID-19 Shutdown
The coronavirus has brought about many negative effects. People are getting sick and dying. Many are losing jobs. Children are having to learn from home without adequate resources. One positive thing about this outbreak is that child abuse and sexual assaults reports have declined dramatically since Maryland residents were forced to shelter in place… Read More »
Speeding, Traffic Stops on the Rise With Less Crowded Freeways
The coronavirus pandemic has brought about a lot of negative issues, such as sickness, death, lost jobs, distance learning, empty shelves at grocery stores and many other unexpected effects. However, many people look at the bright side: they are spending more time with family, they are engaging in new hobbies and traffic on the… Read More »