Did you know that our state is one of the very that allows attackers to claim parental rights when a woman is impregnated during a sexual assault? The Baltimore Sun reports that there are only six other states that allow rapists to assert parental rights. Those states...
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Make moving between two homes easier for your children
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Nov 6, 2017 | Child Custody
One of the post-divorce changes that your children will have to deal with is becoming acclimated to living between two homes. Adjusting can be difficult, partly because they will no longer see both parents every day — now it will be one at a time. Fortunately,...
Signs that it’s time to end a marriage
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Nov 1, 2017 | Divorce
Some Maryland couples could see divorce as a failure. However, there are many instances in which ending a marriage is preferable to the alternative. If a couple is not able to communicate effectively, there may be no foundation for the marriage to remain stable. Over...
Studies find wide range of risk factors for divorce
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Oct 24, 2017 | Divorce
Couples in Maryland that had a child in the first seven months after marriage or whose firstborn was a girl might be more likely to get a divorce than people who waited to have a child or whose first child was a boy. Nationwide studies have identified a number of...
Signs that a divorce might be the right choice
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Oct 20, 2017 | Divorce
The decision to divorce may be a difficult one for some people in Maryland. Often, the situation in a marriage may worsen gradually so that a person does not realize how bad it has become. It may be obvious to outsiders that someone should get a divorce, but it may...
Child support is the main reason for wage garnishments
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Oct 13, 2017 | Child Support
On Sept. 27, the ADP Research Institute released a study examining wage garnishments using anonymous data from 12 million workers throughout the country. Researchers found that around 7 percent of workers, or 1 in every 14, had their wages garnished for various...
Costly aspects of property division in divorce
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Oct 5, 2017 | Family Law
Fees for legal or financial advice only scratch the surface of divorce costs. When a couple in Maryland possesses assets, taxes and housing expenses can cut deeply into the value of a divorce settlement. People over the age of 50 experience higher long-term costs...
How to collect on unpaid child support
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Oct 3, 2017 | Child Support
Collecting child support can be an emotionally draining, and tedious process. If you have a court order and are still not getting the support you are owed, you are certainly not alone. It is estimated that less than half of parents with a current support order are...
How divorce affects taxes
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Sep 28, 2017 | Family Law
Maryland couples who are getting a divorce should keep in mind that there will be a change in how they file their taxes as well. Marital status is determined by what a person's status was on the last day of the year, so at this point a person will either file as...
How Reverse Mortgages Can Help In A Gray Divorce
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Sep 26, 2017 | Divorce
People who divorce later in life has less time to recover financially than those who divorce at a younger age. For older people getting a divorce, it's crucial to plan carefully to ensure the greatest degree of financial security once the papers are signed. For some,...
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