People holding jobs in Maryland that require late or irregular hours appear to face a higher risk of getting a divorce. An analysis of data from the 2015 American Community Survey showed that occupations that service nightlife or travel, such as bartenders, casino...
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Handling IRAs and 401(k)s in a divorce settlement
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Sep 13, 2017 | Family Law
On average, an individual pays $15,000 to complete the divorce process. However, this amount could be higher or lower depending on the circumstances of a given divorce. While some Maryland residents may consider using their retirement savings to help cover this...
Tips to help parents deal with a toxic ex
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Sep 8, 2017 | Child Custody
Following a divorce, a Maryland parent may call his or her ex toxic for a variety of reasons. In some cases, the ex may still be angry about the divorce, may be attempting to alienate the children or has an addiction that makes co-parenting difficult. Even so, many...
How parental rights might be terminated
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Aug 23, 2017 | Child Custody
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...
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...
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...
Getting a legal separation before filing for divorce
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Jul 19, 2017 | Legal Separation
In the state of Maryland, a couple considering ending their marriage has another option available before jumping right to the divorce process. Although they are not that common, a legal separation can be used in a situation where a couple is still figuring out whether...
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