McCabe 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…
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.
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.
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…
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 MoreCongratulations to Emily Russell On Her Acceptance To Leadership Howard County’s Premier Program!
Howard County Divorce Lawyer Emily Russell Has Been Accepted into Leadership Howard County’s Premier Program! Although divorce and family law are our business, it’s not all we do! Every day, we are proud to be a part of the vibrant communities we serve, including Howard County. So we are especially thrilled to announce that Emily Russell…
Read MoreBlake Shelton and Miranda Lambert Are Divorcing. Not to Fear, They Have a Prenuptial Agreement. Should You Consider One?
After four years of marriage, country music stars Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert have announced they are divorcing. But from the outside at least, the separation seems to be moving along pretty quickly. From our perspective, this must be at least thanks in part to the couple’s prenuptial agreement. So, yes, if you are contemplating…
Read MoreSometimes Your Life and Your Desk Can Be Messy: Finding Joy In the Organizing
There’s no time like a divorce to begin organizing! Ever felt like your life was out of control? Or just too messy to get what you want? Heather McCabe, one of the attorneys at McCabe Russell, is inspired both in her life and in the family law work she does every day by the “tidying…
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