We moved!
We outgrew our old space! But we love Howard County and we love Maple Lawn, so we didn’t move far. We’re one building over from our old location. You can find us now at our new address: 8171 Maple Lawn Boulevard, Suite 350, Fulton, Maryland 20759. For our friends familiar with Maple Lawn, we’re in…
Read MoreDo I have to wait to get divorced? Do I qualify for a Mutual Consent Divorce?
Once you’ve decided you want to be divorced, you don’t want to have to wait. But divorces can take a bit of time, and separating so that you live under separate roofs can be expensive. The mutual consent divorce ground has been around in Maryland for nearly two years now and can alleviate the strain…
Read MoreLegal Secretary / Administrative Assistant
McCabe Russell, PA is seeking a full-time Legal Secretary / Administrative Assistant to join our expanding team. The Assistant will provide primary administrative support to two Partners in the firm’s Howard County office and will be responsible for the following day to day tasks: Scheduling, coordinating, and confirming new client consultations, current client appointments, conference…
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 MoreMcCabe Russell, PA Welcomes New Associate Samantha B. Posner, Esq.
We are thrilled to announce that attorney Samantha B. Posner has joined the firm. An experienced trial attorney, mediator, and Best Interest Attorney, Samantha is the complete family law attorney. Samantha graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2012. Over the past five years Samantha has set herself apart from her…
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
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 More2017 Maryland Rising Star Results Are In! Emily L. Russell Recognized
We are pleased to announce that Emily L. Russell, a Partner at McCabe Russell, PA, has been selected to the Super Lawyer’s 2017 Maryland Rising Star list. This is an exclusive list, recognizing no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in the state. This honor recognizes Emily as an outstanding lawyer who has attained a…
Read MoreMcCabe Russell Welcomes New Associate Shaoli Sarkar, Esq.
McCabe Russell, PA, proudly announces that Shaoli Sarkar, Esq., has joined the firm as an Associate Attorney in the litigation and appellate advocacy practice groups. Shaoli earned her undergraduate degree from Princeton University and her law degree from American University, Washington College of Law in Washington, DC. Prior to joining McCabe Russell, Shaoli served as…
Read MoreMcCabe Russell Announces New Associate Anna S. Sholl, JD
McCabe Russell proudly announces that Anna S. Sholl, JD, has joined the firm as family law associate effective March 14, 2016. While a student at University of Baltimore Law School (summa cum laude 2014), Anna worked with partner Heather McCabe as a teaching assistant, so she is well known to the firm. She is…
Read MoreWhen 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 MoreSupreme Court Opinion (V.L. v. E.L.): the Power of A Second-Parent Adoption
For years we have been meeting with same-sex parents and recommending a second-parent adoption where one of the two parents is the biological parent and one is not. Today’s unanimous opinion from the United States Supreme Court demonstrates exactly why. In V.L. v. E.L., two women had been in a same-sex relationship from 1995 until…
Read MoreDoes 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 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 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,…
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…
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