Heather is the firm’s managing partner and divorce law guru. Heather knows all the ins and outs of divorce in Maryland and DC, and she knows exactly what to do to put her clients in a position to accomplish their goals.
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Does marriage make happiness? Not necessarily.
What keeps us happy and healthy as we go through life? If you think it’s fame and money, you’re not alone – but, according to psychiatrist Robert Waldinger, you’re mistaken. As the director of 75-year-old study on adult development, Waldinger has unprecedented access to data on true happiness and satisfaction. In this talk, he…
Read MoreThere’s an App for That: Divorce and Custody Apps That Really Work
Updated 2020 Apps can be life-saving in divorce and custody cases. When you are in the throes of a divorce or a custody case, documentation can make or break your case (remember what we’ve said before about discovery). Even when you’re done with litigation, many custody situations demand sharing calendars and reconciling child-related bills. There are…
Read MoreTake the Quiz: Is Your Husband Cheating?
Are you worried that your spouse is cheating? Have you ever thought considered the idea and then dismissed it? Take our quiz to see what we think based on some of the most common indicators of infidelity. And whatever our quiz says, if you’re worried, consider talking to a lawyer. Take online here :Is Your…
Read MoreMinimizing Your Attorneys’ Fees In Your Divorce
The cost of your attorneys’ fees in a divorce or family law matter can be both emotionally painful and painfully expensive. In order to maximize your money with your lawyer, here are our best tips: Be clear on your goals. At McCabe Russell, PA, our divorce intake form asks clients to identify their top…
Read MoreDivorce Without Waiting: Maryland’s Mutual Consent Grounds.
Update: July 2018 Mutual Consent Grounds For Divorce in Maryland 2018 As we were talking about all Summer, the new mutual consent grounds for divorce became effective October 1, 2015. It does NOT apply to everyone, but if you and your spouse do NOT have minor children in common (so emancipated children and step-children do…
Read MoreNew “One Judge, One Family” Policy in Montgomery County
Following in the footsteps of some other courts around the country, Montgomery County Circuit Court will adopt a “One Judge, One Family” policy for qualifying cases commencing January 1, 2016. Prior to the adoption of the policy, different portions of the same case were not necessarily heard by the same judge or magistrate. Going forward,…
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