Posts by Heather McCabe

No matter how much you planned for the future, your marriage just did not work out. Now, you are wondering about your other plans for the future, such as those stock options you have yet to cash in. When you have deferred compensation of any type, working with a Columbia divorce attorney is hands down…

As your divorce approaches, you may find yourself anticipating new adventures, fewer stressors, and an improved quality of life. However, you might also be pondering the fate of shared possessions like the toothbrush holder in the bathroom or the China pattern gifted as a wedding present. What should happen to these items as you move…

Over the past few decades, the way we think about parenting has changed. The traditional child custody arrangement, where the kids lived with Mom and saw Dad on occasional weekends, had to change as more women entered – and remained – in the workplace. Joint physical custody became the norm. A study conducted in 2022…

Separate vs. marital property is an important distinction in family law and divorce. Understanding the difference between these two categories of property is essential if you’re going through divorce or separation, as it dictates how assets are divided between spouses. Marital property refers to assets acquired by either spouse during the marriage. It typically includes…

It can feel good to win. Whether it’s your favorite sports team, a personal challenge, or even a divorce, for some people winning isn’t everything; it’s the only thing. But how do you define winning in matters of family law? In a divorce, neither side will have a complete victory over the other, and that’s…

One of the first things we ask our clients who are going through the divorce process to do is name their top five goals. These goals not only help our attorneys learn your wishes and desires, but they also keep you grounded and informed about what matters the most to you. However, when going through…

The initial consultation with your Fulton divorce lawyer is one of the most important steps you’ll take. It is the first step in the process of getting divorced, and it can lay the groundwork for how the process proceeds. When you first sit down with a divorce lawyer during your consultation, you will likely introduce…

Just like many other people pursuing divorce, Kelly Clarkson experienced overwhelming amounts of grief and depression when going through the process. While these are normal feelings as you have likely spent years or even decades with your spouse, it is important to realize that there is a new life out there for you, and it…

If it feels like every time you open a news app there’s another celebrity couple falling apart, we understand: the last few weeks and months have seen a lot of famous couples splitting up. We also know that, while your upcoming divorce may not make the cover of People, it can be an invasive-feeling experience.…

New legislation out of the Senate now subjects a portion of workers’ compensation and personal injury awards to child support arrearages. Senate Bill 71 proposes that a portion of the net recovery obtained by workers’ compensation and personal injury claimants be eligible for execution in cases involving outstanding child support obligations. The term “net recovery”…

Learning that fairytales aren’t real is never easy, but it’s a lesson we all grow to understand. “Happily ever after” is created with a lot of hard work, commitment, and love rather than just kissing the right frog and sometimes, with some couples, it isn’t created at all. The real world can be painful and…

Almost every state in our country has been changing its attitude toward marijuana usage, both medically and recreationally, and Maryland is no different. To reflect this changing climate, Maryland’s laws towards the substance are changing with them. As of July 1st of this year, an adult 21 and over may legally possess a small but…