Creating a Parenting Plan That Works for All of You
In general, most kids are pretty similar when it comes to their basic needs, especially when it comes to their parents. When they’re little, all they want is for their parents to spend time with them. It doesn’t make any difference whether it’s during a grocery store run or while taking them on vacation. They…
Read MoreHow Divorce Affects a Family Owned Business
Family-owned businesses can sometimes feel like another child in a marriage. Some businesses are passed down through families with the expectation that the next generation of children will take over and take care of the company, then pass it down to their own kids when the time comes. Today, it’s very possible that one party…
Read MoreDebunking FAFSA Confusion for Divorced Families
Kids preparing to go off to college often don’t think about financial aid forms or the litany of personal questions that come along with asking the federal government for a loan – or how to answer them. They think about their career possibilities and how to get there after graduation, where their friends will be…
Read MoreEmily Russell Named To The Maryland Super Lawyers List For 2020
The team at McCabe Russell would like to extend our congratulations to Emily Russell on being named to the 2020 Maryland Super Lawyers List! The Maryland Super Lawyers is an exclusive list, recognizing no more than five percent of attorneys in the state. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a research-driven, peer influenced rating…
Read MoreShould I Terminate My Parental Rights?
Parenthood is not always planned, and it does not always come at the right time in your life. Children need constant love, attention, and stability. Depending upon where you are in your life, you may not be in a position to provide a child with these basic needs. In doing what’s best for your son…
Read MoreDivorce, When You Have a Special Needs Child
If you have a special needs child then you are abundantly aware of the unique challenges you face with day to day parenting, and planning for your child’s future. You worry now, and stress over how he or she will manage one day when you’re gone. You want to give your special needs child the…
Read MoreWhat Happens if I Don’t Pay My Child Support?
It never fails: your child support is past due and it is creating problems between you and your child’s mother or father. The phone calls, texts, emails, and unpleasant conversations about money when you pick up your child for visitation are endless. Out of the many parents who are ordered to pay child support, about…
Read MoreYes, Parents Can Be Charged with Kidnapping Their Own Children
When you and your child’s other parent are divorcing, or just going through a child custody battle, unless a court order specifies otherwise, you both have legal rights to your child. However, when there has been a court order entered determining custody and visitation rights, taking your child out of state, out of the country,…
Read MorePrenups and Postnups: Do I Need One?
Congratulations! You’re getting married! This is a time for celebrating and beginning to plan for your big day. While you’re choosing a color scheme, trying on gowns and tuxedos, and taste testing cake samples, you might begin thinking about whether you need to protect yourself in case the future pans out differently than you planned.…
Read MoreProtecting Your Child from an Abusive Parent
Some subjects in life are more difficult to wrap your mind around than others, especially when you are a parent considering how to protect your child. After all, that’s your primary job aside from loving, feeding and clothing him or her. Protecting your child from strangers gets more difficult every day with the progression of…
Read MoreWill Maryland’s New Definition of “Extraordinary Medical Expenses” Hurt Families?
Maryland’s Child Support Guidelines generally call for the examination of the income of each of the parents. The amount of child support that each parent should pay also depends on whether the parents are sharing physical custody, among other factors. As a general rule, the family court does not consider the expenses of the parents…
Read MoreMcCabe Russell, PA Would Like to Welcome Molly Callanan and Kaylesh Ramu to the Firm!
McCabe Russell, PA is delighted to introduce two new members of our team! Molly Callanan and Kaylesh Ramu are Associate Attorneys, and we invite you to join us in welcoming them to the firm. Molly Callanan earned her J.D. from Tulane University, and worked as an Assistant State’s Attorney in Harford County, and in Baltimore…
Read MoreWhat is the Difference Between Physical Custody and Legal Custody in Maryland?
Determining child custody can be one of the most contentious aspects of divorce. Most parents have a basic idea of the different types of custody that are available in a Maryland divorce, but do you understand the difference between legal and physical custody, and how co-parents handle decision-making based on these distinctions? At McCabe Russell,…
Read MoreCan I Remove My Spouse from the House During the Divorce?
The time in between when you decide to get a divorce and when the divorce is final can seem like an eternity. When you are forced to spend those interminable days with the person you are trying to separate yourself from, it can make healing and moving on with your life an elusive fantasy. Many…
Read MoreSetting Realistic Expectations When Preparing Yourself for Divorce
Although you are almost guaranteed to know at least one person, if not several people, who has gone through it, you won’t find many who want to talk about how painful and difficult divorce can be. Even if it is something you wanted, breaking away from one of the most significant relationships of your life…
Read MoreHow Do We Ensure That the Best Interest of the Child Includes His and Her Safety?
It is common practice to assume that the best interest of a child includes access to both parents. Co-parenting is a critical element in any parenting plan, and courts want children to spend time with both parents. Under normal circumstances, this is in the best interest of the kids. But what happens when it is…
Read MoreIs Collaborative Divorce Right for Me?
It is certainly no secret that going through a divorce can be overwhelming, challenging and sometimes contentious. It can involve time, multiple attorneys, and in some cases, hours of court time and litigation. However, the process does not have to go this way. There are alternatives which can make things a bit easier for you.…
Read MoreCan I Adopt My Younger Sibling in Maryland?
Adoption is a beautiful way to build a family. It provides an infant or a child in need with a more emotionally and financially stable environment and gives people the opportunity to become a family. Every family is unique, and so is every adoption situation. We’re often asked if siblings can adopt other siblings –…
Read MoreHow to Keep Your Divorce Case Moving Smoothly
For some people, hiring a divorce lawyer is their first foray into the legal community. It can be a bit overwhelming, especially if you are already feeling stressed about the end of your marriage. While we normally discuss how we can help our clients, today we wanted to give you some guidelines for how you…
Read MoreCan I Bring a Friend or Relative to My Attorney Meeting?
Even the most amicable divorce can be stressful and overwhelming. Many people wonder if they can bring a close friend or relative to their attorney meeting (or meetings). This can help your comfort level as well as having an extra set of ears to process and take down information. However, is this really a good…
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