Attorney - Maryland Family Law Lawyer

If you are thinking about a separation, divorce, challenge to custody, visitation, or modification of child support, you are entitled to receive fast and effective solutions by a qualified and skilled family law attorney who will help restore your peace of mind. You need a knowledgeable, determined and compassionate family law and divorce lawyer who will explain your legal rights in easy-to-understand terms. You need Abney at Law, P.C.

DIVORCE:

The final results of most divorces are determined early in the process by the way they are handled by the parties and the attorneys. Therefore, it is very important to choose an attorney who will take the time to learn how YOU want the divorce to be handled instead of the way the attorney wants to handle the divorce. Before you start the separation or divorce process, you must prepare carefully and make sure you understand the enormity and finality of what you are about to begin. Your attorney will be one of the most important people in helping you reach this point. Additionally, these cases are full of all of the emotions we experience, like anger, fear and sorrow. Many times attorneys grow immune to how these emotions effect the client, but not at Abney at Law. We understand that being a good attorney means more than just knowing the law and making great courtroom arguments. We believe that being a human being in the process is just as important to the client's successful termination of their marital relations as getting the paperwork pushed through the courts.

PRENUPTIAL AND SEPARATION AGREEMENTS:

Pre-Nuptial Agreements are contracts between prospective spouses who are contemplating marriage. These contracts define the property rights of each of the prospective spouses during marriage, in the event of death of one spouse, separation, or divorce. You buy car insurance hoping not to use it, but having it if you need it. The same is true for a pre-nuptial agreement. If you want to protect yourself in the event that all does not go well, contact us about preparing a binding agreement that will stand up in court.

Separation Agreements:

If you and your spouse are thinking about a separation, you should insist on a Separation Agreement. A separation agreement is a legally binding contract between you and your spouse and, if properly drafted, can save you a significant amount of money later on. This contract should define things such as spousal support, child custody, visitation rights, and a division of the property acquired during the marriage. A good agreement can and should be incorporated in any subsequent judgment of divorce. However, no matter how well crafted, some items, mostly those dealing with children, will always be modifiable by a court at a later date.

CHILD CUSTODY/VISITATION/SUPPORT:

For most separating or divorcing couples, the most contentious area of dispute are issues surrounding the children because the children encompass both emotions and money. For that reason, unfortunately, children are often used as bargaining chips. At Abney at Law, P.C., we work hard to ensure our client/parents receive the kind of care and counseling necessary to properly care for their children's' well being throughout the divorce/separation process. Additionally, we fight tirelessly to ensure that our client's right to see and be with their children are protected.

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