How to Shelter in Place With Your Ex
These are certainly trying times for everyone. Life changed in an instant as did a lot of plans that had been set in motion. Suddenly everyone has found their lives in a holding pattern with moves, starting new jobs, attending school, and beginning a new life that was to follow on the heels of separating…
Read MoreSubstance Abuse Complicates Child Custody Matters
Frequently, when two parents head to court over issues related to their children, it often boils down to someone wanting more visitation, or a complete change in custody. Allegations of all sorts can begin to fly when the gloves come off, including drug and alcohol abuse. This can be a game changer when it comes…
Read MoreIt’s Never Too Soon to Meet with an Attorney If You’re Thinking of Separating from Your Spouse
Separating from your spouse can be complicated, especially if you are ready to move on, but he/she is not. One of the best decisions you can make for yourself is to seek legal counsel as soon as you can. There is no such thing as “too soon to see a divorce lawyer,” because the sooner…
Read MoreProtective Orders vs. Stay-at-Home Orders in Maryland
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic here in Maryland and across the nation, many families and couples are quarantining together in order to slow the spread of the virus. Stay-at-home orders enacted across the country aimed at protecting our citizens, however, have resulted in increased domestic violence complaints. USA Today reports that, although stay-at-home orders…
Read MoreChild Custody, Co-Parenting, and COVID-19
Sharing custody of your child can be a challenge under any circumstance. Meshing schedules together and ensuring the best interests of your kids during a national pandemic can seem almost impossible, even when you and the other parent have a strong relationship. With school and business closings, stay-at-home orders in place, and unemployment on the…
Read MoreCourt Updates for Montgomery County and Howard County
Helping divorce and family law clients in Maryland keep their cases moving forward As of this writing, Maryland courts are closed to the public. Because things change rapidly, however, we wanted you to be able to find information about Howard County and Montgomery County courts quickly and easily. The following information has been complied by…
Read MoreWhen Should I Tell My Kids about Our Separation and Divorce?
It’s probably the most difficult conversation to have outside of deciding to go ahead with a divorce. No, it’s not telling your spouse. We’re talking about breaking the news to your children. Kids thrive on routine and the comfort of having their family intact. It’s one of those basic needs they rely on for stability.…
Read MoreWhat to do if You Are A Victim of Revenge Porn in Maryland
One in 25 Americans have been a victim of a new type of invasion of sexual privacy, where photographs or videos that you intended to stay private with your partner end up on the Internet for everyone to see, after your (now) ex-partner posts the content online without your consent. Known as “revenge porn,”…
Read MoreThe Importance of Temporary Orders
A temporary order is essentially a blueprint to follow to keep everything as normal and as safe as possible while you await your divorce to become finalized. The relief that may be granted may feel unfair to one party, and can cause resentment and conflict, but the word to keep in mind is “temporary.” Court…
Read MoreThere’s a Time and Place for Annulments
Most couples who get married are planning for a lifetime together, but some can’t foresee that may not be a long time. Sometimes circumstances make staying in the marriage too difficult to bear. You’re led to a tough but quick decision between divorce or trying to force the relationship to work. Some couples actually have…
Read MoreWhy Covid-19 May Be the End of Your Marriage
It’s safe to say that things are definitely out of the ordinary these days, and nobody knows quite when things will get back to our individual versions of normal. Everywhere you look there are stressors that can create problems in your personal relationships that. People who are “stuck home” together will eventually get on each…
Read MoreEven during Shelter-in-Place, You Must Obey Court Orders Regarding Your Children
On Monday, March 30th, Governor Larry Hogan issued an official “shelter-in-place” order for the state of Maryland. Under such an order, individuals are required to stay in their homes as much as possible, avoiding person-to-person contact to help flatten the curve of the virus. The order includes exceptions, such as grocery shopping, picking up medications,…
Read MoreBest Practices to Work with Your Attorney/Legal Team Remotely
As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads, people throughout Maryland are being told to work from home. Many people are being told to limit their contact with others as much as possible. Working from home and communicating from home helps ensure that people keep a safe social distance from each other, which can reduce the risk…
Read MoreOwn a Business? You Need a Pre-nup or Post-nup
When people hear the words “prenup” or “postnup” they often jump to the idea of planning for, or staving off, a nasty divorce, and that one of the parties is only sticking around in hopes of collecting a windfall from winning his or her spouse’s money in a settlement. The truth of the matter is…
Read MoreProblems Created by Separation or Divorce When Your Spouse Is Your Visa Sponsor
With technology and the amount of international traveling that so many people are now able to do, the world is much smaller than it used to be. People travel to other countries for work, school, or extended vacations. Citizens from other countries also come to the United States for the same reasons. Starting a relationship…
Read MoreHow Your Divorce May Impact Your Military Benefits
When the average couple gets divorced, dividing assets and personal property becomes complicated. When a military marriage is ending, it’s even more so because you now have to factor the federal government into your property distribution and settlement. Asset division isn’t your only consideration, however. Getting married while you or your spouse is in the…
Read MoreCreating 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…
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