When parents establish a child support order for the first time, they want to know exactly what to expect. Parents often ask how long it takes to establish a support order after a case begins. Of course, no two cases are alike. However, it's still helpful to have a...
Why is a postnuptial agreement important?
On behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Jan 9, 2021 | Blog, Property Division
Just like prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements are legal documents that enable spouses to plan for a divorce. In Maryland, the rate of writing a postnuptial agreement is rising. The agreement is made to define property gained during and before the marriage....
Tips for navigating through divorce
On behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Dec 22, 2020 | Blog, Divorce
Going through a divorce in Maryland can be challenging. With one wrong move, your former spouse might have ammunition against you that he or she can use in court. You can't predict every possible scenario, but you can take certain steps to protect yourself as much as...
What’s not guaranteed from signing a paternity form?
On behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Dec 7, 2020 | Blog, Child Custody And Child Support
Understandably, people are not really thinking about the importance of legal documents after the birth of a child. However, in Maryland and around the country, signing after-birth documents is one of the most important parts of the process. This is especially true for...
What are the challenges of divorcing later in life in Maryland?
On behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Oct 15, 2020 | Blog, Divorce
In many ways, filing for divorce later in life can be more challenging than filing for divorce when the couple is in their 30s. In this stage of life, people are supposed to be getting ready to retire and start drawing social security. When they file for divorce,...
Protect business interests with prenup or postnup agreements
On behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Oct 8, 2020 | Blog, Family Law
Many successful business owners enter into a marriage either before significant success occurs. Whether you establish your business success before or after tying the knot with your spouse, a potential divorce might have a greater impact on your business interests than...
Are you and your spouse planning on an uncontested divorce?
On behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Apr 26, 2018 | Blog
If you have decided on divorce, you may also have decided that an uncontested divorce would be preferable over litigation. While there are many benefits, there are also certain obstacles that you must overcome. Are you and your spouse good candidates for an...
How will your children react to your divorce?
On behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Feb 28, 2018 | Blog
Divorce means breaking up a family, and the decision affects everyone. Some children take it better than others, which means that you will need to devote more time to helping those who struggle with the transition. Here are five signs that point to post-divorce...
Assets to divide in a divorce include retirement accounts
On behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Jan 30, 2018 | Blog
The division of assets is probably one of the most difficult tasks to manage when you are going through a divorce. When you think of assets, the marital home no doubt comes to mind, along with bank accounts, cars and things such as your baseball card collection. To...
Can child support be modified if a parent develops a disability?
On behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Dec 28, 2017 | Blog
There are a variety of reasons for modifying a child custody agreement. One parent might need to relocate because of a job change. Alcoholism, drugs or violence may necessitate a modification. A serious illness might require a change in the visitation schedule, which...
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