The vast majority of states, including Maryland, use the “income shares” model to calculate child support after a separation or divorce. This model takes both parents’ incomes into account as well as the time that each parent spends with their child. What is the...
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The steps in an uncontested divorce
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Apr 21, 2022 | Divorce
If you and your spouse have decided that you no longer want to be married, you may agree to have an uncontested divorce. If you're a Maryland resident, here are some important things to know about the divorce process. Deciding how to divorce If you are the petitioner...
Alimony types in Maryland and how they differ
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Apr 9, 2022 | Alimony, Divorce
If you are considering ending your marriage in Maryland, you may either have to pay or receive alimony. Couples who have never been divorced before may not realize that the state classifies alimony in several different ways. Which one you encounter will depend on your...
Protecting your assets during divorce
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Mar 24, 2022 | Property Division
Ending your marriage in Maryland doesn't have to equal a huge financial loss. There are plenty of methods that you can adopt in order to protect your assets. Some of them may require quite a bit of forethought and fancy maneuvering. It will be up to you to do all that...
How does a divorce impact your mortgage?
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Mar 10, 2022 | Property Division
If you obtain a divorce in the state of Maryland, joint debts will likely be divided in an equitable fashion. However, it's worth noting that lenders are typically not obligated to abide by the terms of a divorce decree. Therefore, you may be responsible for paying...
Modifying a custody agreement
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Mar 8, 2022 | Child Custody
Parents in Maryland only want the best for their children. However, there are times when you might need to request modifications to your original custody agreement. One parent has moved If one parent has moved out of state or even to a city that’s very far away, the...
What to do if you have child support debt
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Feb 24, 2022 | Child Support
Most parents in Maryland who owe back child support haven’t gotten behind on payments by choice. While there are parents that willingly refuse to pay child support, most of the time, non-paying parents are just broke. According to a report by the Office of Child...
The IRS could seize refunds for back child support
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Feb 10, 2022 | Child Support
Millions of taxpayers anxiously await the receipt of their refunds. Persons caught up in audits and those who owe back taxes might not receive their checks because the funds cover past or new assessments. Maryland taxpayers might not have any issues with the IRS...
A proposed bill would change grounds for divorce in Maryland
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Jan 27, 2022 | Legal Separation
Maryland couples who are looking to get divorced have to meet the requirements of state law, so it's important to know what those requirements are. A new proposed bill would change the way divorce is handled in the state. What is the bill? The current law states that...
How is child support determined in Maryland?
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Jan 11, 2022 | Child Support
In Maryland, both parents are responsible for their child’s financial support. This means that when parents are not in a relationship, the non-custodial parent will need to pay support to meet their share of the child’s financial needs. However, the state does...
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