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...
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...
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...
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...
