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When Your Children Have Fur: Who Gets The Pet in the Divorce?
More often than you think, we have clients come to us who are primarily concerned not about money or retirement or the marital home, but about what will happen to their pets (especially dogs, cats, and horses) upon their separation or divorce. The answer to this question is not usually very satisfying to our clients: …
Read MoreLimited Divorce On Separation Grounds Will No Longer Require A Voluntariness Component
Maryland’s law on limited divorce is changing. Not so long ago, the most common grounds for absolute divorce in Maryland (one-year separation) was changed so that the separation no longer had to be “voluntary.” Unfortunately, the corresponding limited divorce ground continued to have the “voluntary” requirement, making the two statutes incongruent and maddening prospective divorcees.…
Read More5 Steps To Take Before You Divorce
View our video on 5 steps to take before you divorce. You may also want to review our frequently asked questions about divorce, domestic violence, prenuptial agreements, child custody, and related topics about family law in Maryland. McCabe RussellAt McCabe Russell, PA, we have an established reputation as assertive and confident negotiators and litigators, offering…
Read MoreNew to Maryland? Residency Requirement For Divorce in Maryland Will Be Cut In Half
For as long as we can remember, Maryland divorce law has required a one year residence period by a party prior to divorce. This requirement could wreak havoc. For instance, couples who moved frequently or who moved long distances as a result of job requirements or who moved as a result of domestic abuse found…
Read MoreWhat Do You Mean You Restructure Families? I Want A Divorce.
What does it mean to restructure your family in your Maryland divorce? There is so much negative talk around divorce and separation. We’re all guilty of it. But sometimes divorce is the only option to find your way to a better life and sometimes divorce is not your choice, but a reality you must accept.…
Read MoreWhat is a Limited Divorce?
What is a limited divorce? There are two types of divorce in Maryland: a limited divorce (a divorce a mensa et throro) and an absolute divorce (a divorce a vincula matrimonii). As the name suggests, an absolute divorce completely terminates the marriage and entitles either of the parties, or both, to remarry. On the other hand, a…
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