Heather is the firm’s managing partner and divorce law guru. Heather knows all the ins and outs of divorce in Maryland and DC, and she knows exactly what to do to put her clients in a position to accomplish their goals.
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Child Support for Multiple Children from Multiple Relationships
There’s perhaps no joy greater than welcoming a child to your family; however, when your children are split up over several households and relationships, things can become a little complicated and expensive. Having children without being married or having children with your spouse and then divorcing is likely to leave you having to pay child…
Read MoreI Think We’re Making a Mistake: How to Halt Divorce Proceedings
It happens more often than you may think: a couple files for divorce thinking there is no way they will ever be able to put their differences aside. Then after the whole divorce process is started, either one or both of them come to terms with the fact that they do not actually want this.…
Read MoreIt’s Time to Allow Foster Families to Use Bunk Beds, Maryland
Foster families are selfless and do so much good work for children all over the country. They are able to take displaced children into their homes and give them a loving place to stay for as long as they need it. Luckily, the number of children who are in foster care is steadily decreasing year…
Read MoreDenying 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 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 Divorce and Child Custody Lawyers 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…
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 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 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…
Read MoreBethenny Frankel to Kanye West: Keep Your Divorce Private!
Going through a divorce is never easy. Going through a public divorce is even more difficult. When you’re one of the most famous celebrities in the world, a media frenzy about your split means people watching your every move, digging for every detail, and hanging on every word that comes out of your mouth (or…
Read MoreMy Spouse’s Conspiracy Theories Are Ruining Our Marriage
Conspiracy theories are nothing new, but over the past several years with the emergence of QAnon and other movements, more and more people subscribe to these beliefs. Purporting to have knowledge and evidence that the rest of the country doesn’t, QAnon and other followers believe a variety of debunked information, including that the inauguration was…
Read MoreDivorcing a Gambling Addict: What You Should Know
Like any kind of addiction, gambling can add both financial and emotional stress to a marriage. In some cases, this stress can cause the breakup of a relationship, and as the spouse of a gambling addict, it’s important to understand the challenges that may come along with a divorce. The National Center for Responsible Gaming…
Read More“Gray” Divorce Is More Common Than You Think
The image of long-time spouses growing old together is projected so often in film, television, internet lists of “best growing old together” quotes, and even on social media sites that some married people might find it difficult to contemplate a necessary divorce. But like other categories of married people, many mature adults will change their…
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