On behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Sep 16, 2020 | Divorce
After months or perhaps years of arguing, it may seem that the difficult part of divorcing is deciding to split and breaking the news to your family. However, many couples find that making the decision is just the beginning, and dividing up marital assets is one of...
On behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Sep 4, 2020 | Divorce
In Maryland, many spouses cause themselves a variety of self-inflicted wounds during the divorce process. This transforms a divorce that could have been resolved amicably into a legal battle that did not have to happen. Acting reasonably can keep things from reaching...
On behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | Aug 21, 2020 | Divorce
Some Maryland couples who are going through a divorce might struggle to treat each other civilly. However, giving into momentary rants to or about an ex can have a significant negative impact on the outcome of the divorce, including the settlements and even custody...
On behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | May 27, 2020 | Divorce
Couples in Maryland who are in a failing marriage may be facing the reality that divorce is in their future. The divorce process can be sobering, but it can also provide each spouse with the clean break they need to move forward with a fresh start. It is important to...
On behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | May 11, 2020 | Divorce
Military divorces are in a league all their own when it comes to a filing jurisdiction. In a standard civilian divorce, the case will be filed in whichever state the couple resided in for a minimum of six months is the preceding year, and in whichever county the...
On behalf of Abney at Law, P.C. | 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
