Paying child support is an important obligation. Making those payments on time helps the custodial parent guarantee that your child has the best care, the best home and the things they need to grow up successfully in their home. As a parent who has to pay child...
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There’s a right way to get out of your long-term relationship
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Dec 6, 2018 | Divorce
Leaving a long-term relationship is essentially the basis of a divorce. It's not easy to do it, even if you don't want to be in a relationship any longer. Your lives may be intertwined, making it difficult to break out of the relationship without damaging family...
5 steps for establishing paternity in Maryland
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Nov 29, 2018 | Child Custody And Child Support
If you have a child outside of marriage, you may be wondering what your rights are as a father. Establishing your paternal rights is important to both you and your child. Your child deserves to have both parents in his or her life. Financial support is only one of...
What to look for regarding possible divorce
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Nov 20, 2018 | Family Law
Not all marriages will end happily ever after. That's the sad truth about the world today. People fall out of love with each other. They fall in love with others. They have arguments that seem to never end. Money problems get in the way of the relationship. Ideas of...
Show your kids that you care on child visitation days
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Nov 9, 2018 | Child Custody And Child Support
After you've won the battle to prove paternity and gained the visitation rights you so desperately desire, what's next? It's time to enjoy your visitation days with your kids to the max! To help you connect with your kids on visitation days, you might want to try...
Are married men earning more?
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Nov 7, 2018 | Divorce
When people think of an ex-spouse paying alimony, it is sometimes easy to assume the man is the one paying the price. Stereotypical thoughts aside, this outdated perception is not so outdated, after all. According to a St. Louis Federal Reserve report, married men are...
Preparing children for an upcoming divorce
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Nov 6, 2018 | Child Custody
Marriages end and couples split up in Maryland for any number of reasons. Some former spouses wish to cut their ex out of their life for good, but that isn't a viable or reasonable option for those who share children from the marriage. No matter the dynamic between...
Does alimony still serve a purpose?
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Oct 25, 2018 | Alimony
If you are the so-called "moneyed spouse" who is about to pay a great deal of money each month in alimony to your ex-spouse, you may be of the opinion that alimony is an antiquated concept that should be relegated to the history books. While, in some contexts, you may...
When does alimony end?
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Oct 11, 2018 | Alimony
Many types of court orders can come out of a Maryland divorce. One is an alimony award. When one person is ordered to pay alimony to another, how long does this obligation last? It depends. For one, the specific terms of the alimony award have an impact on this front....
Can I seek additional parenting time or custody?
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Oct 9, 2018 | Child Custody
There are so many extenuating circumstances that may make it difficult for a divorced parent to see their child. Maybe at the time an existing order was created your work schedule made visitation impossible; maybe you didn't have a residence suitable for a child;...
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