At McCabe Russell, PA, we have an established reputation as assertive and confident negotiators and litigators, offering legal guidance designed to eliminate any of our clients’ worries and confusion. We are experienced family law attorneys in Howard and Montgomery County, but we serve clients throughout Maryland. Read more about McCabe Russell, PA.
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What Is a Best Interest Attorney?
During a particularly contentious child custody case, the court may appoint a “best interest attorney” for the child. This attorney does not represent either parent, but advocates for the child’s interests and the child alone. Best interest attorneys must represent the interests of their client, complete an independent evaluation, and advocate the position concerning custody…
Read MoreWe’re Getting Divorced. Who Keeps the Family Business?
When going through a divorce, other than matters involving children, division of marital property can get quite contentious. The more assets a couple has, the more contentious a divorce can become. Maryland is an equitable property state, meaning that all property acquired during the marriage should be divided equally, unless a judge decides that division…
Read MoreShould I Tell My Child’s Teacher We Are Getting Divorced?
Once you and your ex-partner have decided to go public with your divorce, there are a lot of people to tell. You might wonder if it is appropriate to talk to your child’s school. After all, it is your personal family business, right? In this case, however, it is important you do share this information…
Read MoreCommon Mediation Techniques to Help Deescalate High-Conflict Scenarios
Almost every divorce has some level of conflict, which is perfectly normal and healthy. For some couples, those conflicts can be addressed during the course of mediation, rather than through litigation. Mediation is run by a neutral third party, not a lawyer, so our team is there to help guide you through the process. We…
Read MoreAlimony, Child Care and Selling Your Home: How the New Tax Plan Affects Divorcing Couples
The President recently signed the new tax plan into law. Most of the news coverage has focused on state and local tax, or SALT, deductions, the new corporate tax rate, and the increase in the deficit. However, there are some specific parts of the new law that will affect couples seeking a divorce, as well…
Read MoreYes, January Really Is “Divorce Month” – and With Good Reason
There is an old joke about January being the month for couples to get divorced, but that joke has its roots in the truth. For a number of reasons, January sees an increased number of couples seeking a divorce, researching family law attorneys, and attempting trial separations, than in almost every other month. While Maryland…
Read MoreCongratulations, Emily Russell, on Being Named to Rising Stars for the Second Year!
McCabe Russell, PA, is pleased to announce that partner Emily Russell has been named to the 2018 Maryland Rising Stars list. This is her second consecutive year being named to the list, an honor reserved for only 2.5% of all eligible attorneys. In order to be eligible for the Rising Stars list, and attorney must…
Read MoreWhat is a Protective Order?
A protective order is a civil order issued by a judge that compels a person to stop committing certain acts against another person. The person who is seeking the protective order is the petitioner and the respondent is the person who is being accused of having committed the acts which the petitioner would like to…
Read MoreWhat Can You Do if Your Ex-Spouse Does Not Pay Child Support?
In Maryland, both parents are legally obligated to provide for their children financially. The courts are not concerned with the marital status of the parents; if you have a child, then the responsibility falls on your shoulders. There are serious consequences for parents who fail to pay court-ordered child support, and we will look at…
Read MoreThe Challenges of the High-Asset Divorce
Divorce is almost always complicated, regardless of the level of income of the parties. However, when you are dealing with significant marital assets – whether they are businesses, professional practices, domestic and international real estate investments, or other valuables – additional challenges may arise during the divorce process. Dividing retirement assets Each party’s retirement account,…
Read MoreA Brief Explanation of Mediation and Child Custody in Maryland
Child custody disputes are often among the most contentious issues in divorces. Two parents who are already at odds may be unable to come to a sensible agreement about child custody on their own. Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution method that can help parents come to a workable solution regarding child custody and parenting…
Read MoreDiscovery: How to prepare yourself for the inevitable
To most, discovery production is without question the most daunting phase of the litigation process for divorce and other family law matters. It is invasive, it is onerous and utterly time-consuming. Without which, however, your attorney has no ability to facilitate/navigate settlement negotiations, nor to adequately litigate your case. Unless you and your adversary have…
Read MoreMs. Magazine: Q&A: Lawyer Heather McCabe on Creating and Sustaining Progress for All Families Under Trump
In a recent interview for Ms. Magazine, McCabe Russell Family Law attorney Heather McCabe answers questions about the past and future of family law and the potential effects of the new political reality, especially for LGBTQ families. Ms. Magazine: Q&A: Lawyer Heather McCabe on Creating and Sustaining Progress for All Families Under Trump McCabe RussellAt…
Read MoreSelling a Home During Divorce
When a divorcing couple is litigating, one of the hardest assets to deal with can be the marital home. Often the topic of what to do with the house can be both an emotional and a financial strain. Can I sell the house? Usually, both spouses are on the title to the marital home. When…
Read MoreWhat Should You Do If You Are Unexpectedly Served with Divorce Papers?
Getting served divorce papers can be traumatic and emotional, but it’s even worse when you weren’t expecting it. If this has happened to you, do the best you can to contain your feelings and take control of the situation with the necessary actions as soon as you are able to think clearly. Even though you…
Read More5 Ways Maryland’s Long Form Financial Statement Can Help You
Most people would rather go to the dentist than sit and go over their finances and then also must disclose those numbers to their attorneys and the opposing party. Not fun. But most of our family law clients (both in divorce and custody cases) are going to have to fill out Maryland’s Long Form Financial…
Read MoreOctober is Nearly Here: Summing Up The Upcoming New Divorce Laws
Maryland divorce laws are changing! While we’ve all busy watching the spectacle of Kim Davis in the Kentucky clerk’s office, let’s not forget what’s coming down the pike here in Maryland. As we’ve blogged elsewhere (here and here and here), there are some much anticipated changes coming for divorcees effective October 1, 2015. McCabe RussellAt…
Read MoreThink Second Parent Adoptions Are A Thing Of the Past? Think Again. Conover v. Conover.
Yesterday, the Maryland Court of Special Appeals released its latest opinion on third party custody rights in Conover v. Conover. This case involved a lesbian couple. One of the couple, the biological parent, was inseminated and carried the child and the other woman, the non-biological parent, held herself out as the parent to the child,…
Read MoreWhat If My Husband’s Name Is On The Ashley Madison List?
In the wake of the Ashley Madison hack, we’ve been getting a lot of inquiries about what to do with the information that your spouse may be committing adultery. McCabe RussellAt McCabe Russell, PA, we have an established reputation as assertive and confident negotiators and litigators, offering legal guidance designed to eliminate any of our…
Read MoreCan I Get Divorced On Adultery Grounds? What If I’m In A Same-Sex Marriage?
First a primer: in Maryland, you have to have grounds in order to be divorced. Most frequently, the grounds for divorce are a 12-month separation (a no-fault ground). There are grounds which are known as “fault” grounds, too: desertion, excessively vicious conduct, etc. Included in the fault grounds is the ground of adultery. One advantage…
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