Alimony can be a difficult topic to bring up, but if you've been a stay-at-home parent, it's one that you may need to talk about sooner rather than later. When you have put your career aside for your spouse, it's fair to ask that they compensate you as you get back...
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Know Maryland’s laws to make property division easier
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Jul 5, 2019 | Property Division
Maryland is an equitable distribution state, which means that you and your spouse will need to divide your property equitably upon divorce. Since there is no law to require you to split your property equally, there is no guarantee that you will receive half of the...
Understanding alimony: Know what to expect
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Jun 21, 2019 | Alimony
One thing that many couples don't want to talk about during a divorce is alimony. Alimony, which is also known as spousal support, is an important factor in some divorces. It is particularly common for a couple to have to discuss alimony if they have a large...
Resolve your disputes if you want to end your marriage quickly
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Jun 7, 2019 | Divorce
Divorces can drive you crazy, making you frustrated and annoy you because of the actions of the other party. At the end of the day, all you want is to move on. It may seem like your spouse is trying to hold you back, but both of you may be trying to do what's best for...
If you’re protecting your kids, can you break custody orders?
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | May 24, 2019 | Family Law
There is never a time when parents want to see their children in danger or getting hurt. Sadly, there are cases of domestic violence that involve children. One parent may be verbally abusive, physically violent or be harmful in other ways. If you find out that your...
Raise your child with the same expectations: Parenting plans
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | May 8, 2019 | Divorce
When you and your spouse struggled to agree on how to raise your child while you were married, you thought that the issue was down to different parenting styles. Today, as you go through divorce, you believe it's more to do with control. However, you and your...
Should you set up an automatic withdrawal for child support?
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Apr 26, 2019 | Child Custody And Child Support
Child support is not about the parents, it's about the children in their lives. Children in Maryland have a right to receive support from both parents, regardless of how their parents feel about one another. When a parent is not good about paying child support on time...
Understand alimony pendente lite and your rights
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Apr 10, 2019 | Alimony
There are a few kinds of alimony in Maryland. These include alimony pendente lite, temporary alimony and indefinite alimony. Most people have heard of rehabilitative and indefinite alimony, but if you haven't heard of pendente lite, you're not alone. Alimony pendente...
Should you try to move away with your child?
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Mar 27, 2019 | Family Law
You have been offered a great new job, and you want to take it so that you can provide a better life for your child. Unfortunately, your ex-spouse doesn't agree with you that moving your child is the right choice. They have argued that you need to stay or leave your...
Should you give your kids options during a divorce?
On Behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Mar 12, 2019 | Child Custody And Child Support
During a divorce, your children come first. However, that doesn't necessarily mean that they get to make the rules. Some parents feel as if it's their children's choice to decide where they live or what visitation schedule they have, but the reality is that you, as a...
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