Although every divorce case in Maryland is different, with unique issues in each case, there is one issue that is almost universal in all divorce cases: property and debt division. Some divorcing couples may not have children and, therefore, there are no issue of...
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How is paternity established?
| Apr 17, 2020 | Family Law
When a child is born to a married couple in Maryland, the law assumes that the husband is the father of the child. This means that the father automatically has legal responsibilities toward their child, in addition to the emotional ones they must be providing. For...
How do separations work in Maryland?
| Apr 6, 2020 | Legal Separation
Unlike other states, Maryland does not have a formal legal separation process. If a couple takes up separate residents and end their romantic relationship, then Maryland law considers them separated. A separation is a grounds for a contested divorce in Maryland,...
Should I fight to keep the family home after divorce?
| Mar 23, 2020 | Divorce
Divorce is more than just an emotional process. It’s also a financial transaction. This means that you need to be careful with how you negotiate or litigate your marriage dissolution to ensure that you obtain the best possible outcome, setting yourself on a strong...
Dealing with alimony as an important issue in your divorce case
| Mar 9, 2020 | Alimony
When couples in Maryland get divorced, there will be a wide variety of issues to address in the legal case. These issues can include property division, child support and child custody, among others, but perhaps no other issue can foster more resentment between the...
Dealing with a toxic divorce
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Mar 3, 2020 | Divorce
Most divorces in Maryland involve a significant amount of emotional pain and stress. Even childless couples who arrive at the decision to end their marriage with little or no disagreement can experience depression, anger, resentment and other emotions that make the...
Invalidating a Maryland prenuptial agreement
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Feb 24, 2020 | Divorce
Many Maryland couples sign a prenuptial agreement before they solemnize their marriage, but once the agreement is signed and the marriage ceremony completed, one or both spouses may wonder if the agreement is enforceable. If a prenuptial agreement meets the...
Here’s what you need to consider about child custody
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Feb 24, 2020 | Child Custody
Has your marriage hit a rough patch? If so, then you might be wondering if divorce is the right move. If your like many of the other people in Maryland who are considering marriage dissolution, then you might be hesitant. Not because of the financial ramifications of...
Protecting your children during the divorce process
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Feb 13, 2020 | Child Custody
The divorce process is often stressful, even if the spouses aren’t at each other’s throats. Divorcing couples with children have even more to worry about, as they have a responsibility to keep things as normal and civil as possible for the sake of the children....
Change in divorce grounds considered
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Feb 4, 2020 | Divorce
Couples in Maryland seeking to end their marriages must live apart and cannot have sexual intimacy with each other for a year before filing to terminate their marriage under current law. A bill is being considered in the House of Delegates that, if passed, would allow...
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