In Maryland, parental rights may be terminated either involuntarily or voluntarily. There are certain circumstances that might lead a court to order a termination. Parents may also terminate their own rights voluntarily, which normally happens in the case of adoption....
TSPs in divorce
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Aug 18, 2017 | High Asset Divorce
Federal employees living in Maryland may have some special concerns during divorce proceedings. Many federal employees have what is known as a Thrift Savings Plan, which can be counted by the courts as a marital asset. If it is considered a marital asset, one's spouse...
Divorce often hits women harder than men
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Aug 14, 2017 | High Asset Divorce
Although going through a divorce is difficult for many Maryland couples, the ending of a marriage often hits women harder than men. This is due to the fact that, overall, women earn less than their male counterparts. Further, traditional gender roles, such as women...
Prenuptial agreements may be a good idea for entrepreneurs
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Aug 11, 2017 | High Asset Divorce
Maryland entrepreneurs who plan to get married may want to sign prenuptial agreements so that they can protect their businesses in the case that they later get divorced. Without prenuptial agreements, their former spouses may end up holding greater legal interests in...
Dealing with a parental kidnapping case
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Aug 3, 2017 | Child Custody
A Maryland parent can be accused of kidnapping a child if he or she absconds with a child when the other parent has custody. While these cases can be complex and difficult to deal with on many levels, parents who have had a child abducted can rely on law enforcement...
Business valuation in a divorce
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Aug 3, 2017 | High Asset Divorce
When a Maryland couple gets a divorce, if one or both owns a business or if the two are co-owners, it may be necessary to get a valuation for the business. A skilled valuation analyst can do this. The couple also needs to decide whether they need a full valuation or a...
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