What Happens If You’ve Been Paying Child Support for a Child Who Isn’t Biologically Yours?
While it might seem absurd to think that a person may be required to pay child support for a child who isn’t biologically theirs, this type of situation happens more often than people imagine. Whether a DNA test was wrong, a child was born to a married couple, or a father genuinely believed that a…
Read MoreWhen Your Spouse Forgets the “Sickness and Health, Better or Worse” Part of Their Vows
Traditionally, couples who marry make their vows in front of friends and family alike. Those vows typically include some version of promising to stand by one another in good times and challenging times. And while there are few family events more challenging than long-term or terminal illnesses, it appears that not everyone takes the “in…
Read MoreMassive Changes Are Coming to Maryland’s Divorce Laws
Big changes are coming to Maryland when it comes to divorce. The new legislation will not only end limited divorce, but also change our residency requirements and grounds for filing a divorce. Governor Wes Moore is expected to sign the bill into law, which will go into effect on October 1, 2023. We want to…
Read MoreWhy Your Prenuptial Agreement Must Be Strong
If you’re a fan of country music, you may be following the (messy) post-divorce story of Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans. They’re a clear example of why we tell our clients they should NEVER air their dirty laundry online, even when you have an outlet to share your side with the world. One of the…
Read MoreHey, Jason and Olivia: It’s Time to Put the Children First
A divorce is never an easy situation, especially when you have children. Parents can be fiercely protective of their children, and even the most mild-mannered individuals can turn into cornered bears if they believe their children are hurting. How folks strike out at one another can differ. Take the ongoing drama of Jason Sudeikis and…
Read MoreThe Significance of Second Parent Adoption
Although Maryland has established de facto parenting as a method to ensure that your relationship can be maintained with your children without adopting them, it is critical that parents follow through with a second parent adoption. When the court orders an adoption, all legal rights and responsibilities of the natural parents are terminated according to…
Read MoreKeep Calm and Carry On: Surviving Every Part of the Divorce Process
Divorce is tough. When you live with a high-conflict person, it can be even tougher. The challenges you faced during your marriage can spill into the divorce process; in many cases, those challenges are what instigated the divorce in the first place. Even if the decision to divorce was mutual, you can still find yourself…
Read MoreDon’t Make These Five Financial Mistakes in Your Divorce
The divorce process is already time-consuming. You don’t want it to take up most of your finances as well. The decisions that you make during your divorce will impact your financial security for years to come. That’s why you want to avoid as many financial mistakes as possible. Here are five financial mistakes that you…
Read MoreDivorcing a Spouse with Substance Abuse
Divorcing your spouse when the two of you are sober is already a difficult process. When one spouse is suffering with an addiction, it can turn the divorce process upside down. A spouse suffering from an addiction can make marital life so turbulent. Their actions can bring instability to the household. One couple is publicly…
Read MoreRevolutionary “Divorce Program” in Maryland Puts Children First
The divorce process can take an emotional toll on the entire family. Depending on the age of your children, they may not know how to communicate their feelings in a healthy manner, which can make the process even more difficult. Fortunately, there is a revolutionary court process that can make the process easier for children…
Read MoreGenetic Testing Reveals Married Couple Is Actually Related
What if you discovered that your spouse was related to you? Even worse, what if you discovered this after years of being married to them? There was a recent viral video where a couple revealed that they discovered that they were siblings. While explaining their relationship, they shared that they had been together for 13…
Read MoreWhat Is a Deposition in a Divorce?
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s long and drawn-out divorce has finally come to an end as of late November. Although Kardashian filed for divorce back in 2021, West’s refusal to cooperate had stalled negotiations until the couple reached a settlement through their respective attorneys. Now, it appears all matters regarding the divorce are settled and…
Read MoreKim and Kanye Reach a Divorce Settlement (Finally!)
After she initially filed back in February of 2021, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have reached a divorce settlement, reports the media. This puts a cap on a tumultuous few years for the ex-spouses, who have seen their fortunes rise and fall, their dating lives examined, and experienced multiple controversies. After all is said and…
Read MoreCongratulations, Maida L. Hughes, on Being Promoted to Senior Associate Attorney!
McCabe Russell, P.A. is excited to start the new year with some terrific news – Maida L. Hughes has been promoted to Senior Associate Attorney! Maida joined the McCabe Russell family in 2020, and for the last two years she has been an absolute powerhouse on behalf of our clients. Before attending law school, Maida…
Read MoreWhat Makes a Good Prenuptial Agreement?
When we think of marriage, we are likely to think of love first. Then perhaps we think of friendship, attraction, stability, and so on. Romance. These factors all come into play when we are considering marrying someone. While these are important, marriage is not just a romantic celebration, but often a legally binding contract as…
Read MoreHappy Divorces Are Possible; Just Ask Tia Mowry
Celebrities are often known for their over-the-top weddings, but perhaps they are more well known for their disastrous, messy divorces. More often than not, it is the end of their relationships that gains more notoriety than the beginning or middle, when things might have appeared more happy and healthy for them. Just in 2022, we’ve…
Read MoreMcCabe Russell, P.A. Attorneys Recognized by Maryland Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
McCabe Russell, P.A. is proud to announce that five of our attorneys have been recognized by Maryland Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for their work in 2023. Super Lawyers is an objective ratings service “of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.” Attorneys cannot nominate themselves for inclusion and…
Read MoreHayden Panettiere Shows Us That Relinquishing Custody May Be What’s Best for Your Child
No one wants to lose custody of their child. It is often seen as a sign of being a bad parent, but this is not always the case. Sometimes, allowing the other parent to have custody over them is what is what your child needs. As parents, we can work hard to provide our children…
Read MoreChild 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 MoreWhy We Hate the Term “Starter Spouse”
Celebrities have often glorified the idea of marriage by flaunting their “love-filled” relationships on social media and by throwing large, extravagant weddings. With the rising use of social media, like Instagram and TikTok, it seems like celebrities and influencers are somewhat unintentionally pushing this skewed perception of love and marriage onto average people. So when…
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