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January is expected to have a spike in divorces in the US

On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Jan 2, 2020 | Divorce

January is approaching and with it comes a busy time of year for divorce attorneys. Divorces pick up speed in January, as many people begin planning for a year where they can get started on a new life. Some people wait to divorce in January because it means their...

Women may be more likely to pay alimony in 2019

On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Dec 3, 2019 | Alimony

Alimony is a payment made from one ex-spouse to another following a divorce. How much you will or will not get out of alimony can be decided in a few ways, but what's interesting is that gender does not play a role. While in the past it was typically men who paid...

Communicate and cooperate to have a smoother divorce

On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Nov 21, 2019 | Divorce

It is not easy to go through a divorce, but many people do go through it at some point in their lives. In Western cultures, such as in the United States, over 90% of people marry before they're 50 years old. Happy marriages are helpful to both parties, but when...

Alimony can be a great way to get back on your feet

On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Nov 6, 2019 | Alimony

Alimony can be an important payment for some people. For example, women who stayed home to raise their children may have taken less time on their careers and need alimony to help support them as they go back to school or focus on moving forward and upward at work....

Do you know what to expect in family court?

On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Oct 22, 2019 | Child Custody And Child Support

If you are going to court over child custody proceedings, then you need to know what to expect. Your children rely on you understanding this process and being present in a timely manner. You want to represent yourself as professionally, and respectfully, as possible....

How can you take a step back from conflicts and regroup?

On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Oct 10, 2019 | Divorce

Divorces aren't always easy, and it's not hard to see why some people become disgruntled during them. One spouse might be angry, hurt or frustrated. The other might seem flippant or happy about "getting away" from a relationship they no longer wanted. This conflict in...

Is alimony a thing of the past? The debate is ongoing

On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Sep 24, 2019 | Alimony

With changes in the way that spousal support is handled through income taxes, the discussion surrounding spousal support and alimony has been changing. One of the major questions that people keep asking is if this support is even necessary moving forward. If you are...

How can you divide your property during divorce in Maryland?

On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Sep 11, 2019 | Property Division

Dividing your property may not be easy, depending on how long you've been married and how intertwined your finances are. Maryland is an equitable distribution state, so you and your spouse are not guaranteed to receive 50% of your marital property. Instead, you will...

Decide on a custody schedule to move forward with divorce

On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Aug 28, 2019 | Child Custody And Child Support

Divorce is hard enough, but when you have children involved, the complexity increases significantly. You want to guarantee that your child has the best possible future. That means that you and your spouse have to work together to raise them despite your disagreements...

For financial security during divorce: Get a budget

On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Aug 12, 2019 | Divorce

When you divorce, one of the things you may worry about is your financial independence. You might have relied on your spouse for money, or you may have only worked part-time while you cared for your family. Now, as you divorce, you may not be on sure financial...

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