Denying a Request for Spousal Support – Can the Court Do That?
The news features a seemingly near-constant stream of headlines announcing celebrity divorces and the often-exorbitant settlement and alimony amounts. This may make it seem like spousal support after a couple – any couple – splits up is a foregone conclusion, but that is not always the case. While one partner may request spousal support as…
Read MoreWhen Will the Court Seal Divorce Records in Maryland?
The ongoing legal battle between actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard attracted a lot of attention, particularly as the case played out on live television and across the internet. However, months after the jury handed down their verdict in the defamation trial, evidence was unsealed that had never been presented to the jury. After reviewing…
Read MoreMy Ex Isn’t Following the Final Divorce Order. What Do I Do?
Finally. It is over. You can take a deep breath and relax a bit because your divorce has been finalized and one of the most stressful decisions and processes in your life is now behind you. It is time to move on with your life and make new memories for yourself and your family. But…
Read MoreCan We Still Get Divorced in Maryland if My Spouse Moves?
We all face difficult decisions and situations in life; divorce can be one of the most challenging. Untangling two lives, and all of the ways they are intertwined, can be complicated – even in cases where the divorce is amicable. But what happens if you file for divorce and your spouse moves before the divorce…
Read MoreIs Your Family Causing Strife in Your Marriage?
Marriage is tough, as anyone who has ever entered into the contract will tell you. There’s a reason that people celebrate reaching milestone anniversaries – it is not easy! Building a healthy marriage and maintaining it through the ups and downs of life is challenging, and even when both spouses are fully committed and work…
Read MoreMcCabe Russell, PA Featured in Bethesda Magazine’s “Women in Business” Profiles
McCabe Russell, PA is excited to say we have been profiled in the September/October issue of Bethesda Magazine, for their “Women in Business” section! Co-founders Heather McCabe and Emily Russell were interviewed for the profile, where they talked about the importance of teamwork and the women who inspire them. We invite you to read the…
Read MoreChallenges of Divorce for High-Profile Couples with Kids
From the time that Hollywood actors Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott fell in love with each other, their relationship was surrounded by disaster. Both were married to other people at the time they got together, which caused some public drama. It may not be a surprise to some that the couple would experience issues with…
Read MoreCongratulations, Elaine Sullivan, on Your Promotion to Senior Paralegal!
McCabe Russell, PA is excited to announce that Elaine Sullivan has been promoted to Senior Paralegal! For the last 20 years, Elaine has put her extensive knowledge of law to work on behalf of clients. For the last four years, she’s offered our clients support as their lives change. Elaine became a member of the…
Read MoreChallenges for Couples Who Marry and Divorce Multiple Times
How many times can a couple divorce and then reconcile until it becomes old? Well, let’s ask Hollywood writer-producer Kenya Barris and his estranged wife. The couple have recently filed for divorce for the third time, after being married for nearly 21 years. The first time that the couple filed for divorce was in 2014,…
Read MoreHeather McCabe Speaks with The Daily Record About Dobbs and the Future of LGBTQ+ Rights
When the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) undid 50 years of precedent by overturning Roe v. Wade, advocates scrambled to find ways to protect reproductive rights. Admittedly – and rightfully – most of the conversation focused on abortion. After all, the opinion by Justice Alito said the ruling only applied to abortion. But…
Read MoreJoin Us in Congratulating Attorneys Hilary Tebeleff and Summer Abel!
The team at McCabe Russell, PA is pleased to announce that Hilary Tebeleff, Esquire has been promoted to Partner, and Summer Abel, Esquire has been promoted to Senior Associate. We are so proud of Hilary and Summer, who consistently demonstrate their dedication to their clients through hard work, knowledge, and advocacy. We’d like you to…
Read MoreChanges Coming to Child Support Guidelines in Maryland
Starting tomorrow, July 1, 2022, several changes to Maryland’s child support guidelines will go into effect, the most notable of which involve an increase in support and a change in the definition of voluntary impoverishment. Child support guidelines are reviewed every few years to account for factors like inflation or recessions. Although these changes were…
Read MoreCustody Paper Service Issues – Lessons from Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis
When you make the decision to separate, it can be difficult to navigate the process of child custody, especially if one party is avoiding making the necessary decisions; or perhaps, a busy schedule makes it difficult for you to sit down and get the paperwork in order. It seems that celebrity and “Ted Lasso” star…
Read MoreGrey’s Anatomy Star Shows How Changing Your Job Can Lead to Child Support Problems
The topic of child support is a difficult one. If you are the one making payments to your spouse and your child, then you need to make sure that you can continue to make those payments, even if you change your job. A decreased wage or loss of income does not mean your child support…
Read MoreCan My Child Get More Support?
When Maryland couples with children divorce, an order for child support provides for the financial needs of the child. The state considers both parents financially responsible for the child, and the divorce court generally orders the amount of support to be paid according to Maryland’s Child Support Guidelines. Parents are required to pay child support…
Read MoreDo Lesbian Couples Really Divorce More?
In 2015, same-sex marriage was made legal throughout the United States. Many people rushed to get married after that 26th of June, joyous and excited to finally be legally recognized as a couple; however, rushing into marriage can oftentimes lead to further problems down the road, and sometimes those problems lead to divorce. And if…
Read MoreAlimony Is Tough on Women. Just Ask Mary J. Blige
It’s fun to daydream about being a star: the lights, the glamour, the adoring fans. And sometimes, we admit, it’s fun to think about the money, too: houses around the world, parties with A-listers, the latest designer shoes or accessories. Everything about the celebrity lifestyle can seem so different than the lives so many of…
Read MoreCongratulations, Raylynn T. Best-James, on Being Named Senior Associate Attorney!
McCabe Russell, PA is thrilled to announce that Raylynn T. Best-James has been promoted to Senior Associate Attorney! Raylynn is a hands-on litigator, known for going the extra mile to obtain the best possible outcome for clients. Raylynn is never afraid to back down from a challenge, and no matter the complexity of the case,…
Read MoreCongratulations, Madison Kyger, on Being Named Senior Associate Attorney!
McCabe Russell, PA is excited to announce that Madison H. Kyger has been promoted to Senior Associate Attorney! Madison has been a part of the McCabe Russell family since 2019, and her compassionate and drive to help our clients has made her an integral part of our team. It’s Madison’s goal as a family law…
Read MoreWhat Age Is the Right Age to Allow Your Child on Social Media?
As Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s divorce continues to play out in the public eye, West recently posted (and deleted) on his Instagram, expressing displeasure that Kardashian allows their daughter, North, on social media, TikTok in particular. West both accused Kardashian of creating the joint TikTok account to antagonize him and that North was being…
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