Maryland residents who are getting a divorce might still be able to draw Social Security benefits on their former spouse's income in certain circumstances. The benefits the person receives from a former spouse must be higher than the ones they would receive. Social...
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Renegotiating parenting agreements after a move
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Dec 12, 2016 | Child Custody
After a divorce, some Maryland parents may initially be committed to living near each other for the sake of the children. However, if one parent starts a relationship with someone who lives further away, that could change. A parent might move in order to live closer...
Hollywood stars release contradictory child custody statements
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Nov 23, 2016 | Child Custody
Maryland residents are probably aware that Hollywood power couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have announced that they are divorcing. Both Pitt and Jolie have so far chosen to settle their differences quietly and behind closed doors. However, the A-list couple has...
Retirement considerations for those going through a divorce
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Nov 9, 2016 | High Asset Divorce
Although the end of a marriage can be stressful for any Maryland couple, those approaching their retirement years might find it can create a financial crisis. Issues such as health insurance, retirement plans and Social Security benefits could play a crucial role in...
The financial impact of later divorce on retirement
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Oct 26, 2016 | High Asset Divorce
The rate of divorce for people over the age of 50 has climbed even though the rate of divorce for younger people has fallen. This trend of divorcing when people are older has had an outsized impact on their ability to retire, particularly for women in Maryland and...
Methods for resolving custody issues
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Oct 12, 2016 | Child Custody
A major challenge for those adjudicating divorce and custody cases in the Maryland court system can be parents bringing trivial or minor disputes to be heard. Litigation can be quite costly in terms of both money and time, and some parents push the limits by returning...
Millions to divide in Jolie-Pitt divorce
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Sep 28, 2016 | High Asset Divorce
By now, many Maryland residents have probably heard that Angelina Jolie filed for divorce from Brad Pitt. News of the actors' split was first reported by TMZ on Sept. 20, and Pitt quickly put out a statement saying that he was saddened, but the well-being of the...
Protecting a retirement account during divorce
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Sep 13, 2016 | High Asset Divorce
Older adults in Texas may be more likely to get a divorce than their parents or grandparents were, and one big concern they may have throughout the process is what will happen to their retirement accounts. A study by the National Center for Family & Marriage...
When the other parent allows the child too much screen time
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Sep 1, 2016 | Child Custody
People in Maryland who are divorced and share custody of their children with their exes often work together in co-parenting relationships. Unfortunately, issues can arise when exes disagree about the parenting rules they maintain in their respective homes. One common...
Chris Brown wins child custody battle with Nia Guzman
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Aug 19, 2016 | Child Custody
Maryland fans of R&B singer Chris Brown are likely familiar with the custody battle that the singer has had with Nia Guzman, the mother of his 3-year-old daughter. On Aug. 12, a judge ruled against Guzman and in favor of Brown on every request made by Guzman....
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