De Facto Parenting and Conover v. Conover
Being a parent is a rough but rewarding path many people choose to take. Even the best of parents may not always see eye to eye with their child’s other parent, or even their child but they have the constitutional right to make decisions they believe are best for their son or daughter at any…
Read MoreWhen a Non-Custodial Parent with a Criminal Record Wants Custody
Most parents want what’s best for their children. That includes growing up in a stable environment with adults around them who will be good influences in their lives. Anything that feels unsafe can cause any caring parent to be flooded with fear and anxiety. What if you had no control over protecting your child from…
Read MoreWhat to Do if Your Spouse Has Borderline Personality Disorder
Living with someone who has borderline personality disorder (BPD) can feel confusing and cause anxiety in your relationship. It often leads to rifts in personal relationships and even poses problems in maintaining employment, which can lead to further turbulence due to financial woes. Understanding BPD will go a long way in determining whether your marriage…
Read MoreMeet Raylynn T. Best-James, McCabe Russell, PA’s New Associate!
McCabe Russell, PA is proud to introduce Raylynn T. Best-James, one of our new Associate Attorneys! Raylynn’s experiences practicing estate planning & administration, personal injury, and other civil matters, along with family law, give her a unique advantage in the courtroom and during negotiations. Her proactive approach and attention to detail has made her a…
Read MoreReligious Extremism and Seeking Divorce: What You Should Know
When you and your spouse no longer share the same beliefs as a result of him or her subscribing to what you consider to be radical ideals, sharing a household can become beyond difficult. We aren’t talking about a slightly different view on something or a difference of opinion on one issue; we are talking…
Read MoreMeet Sofia Nadri, a New Associate at McCabe Russell, PA!
McCabe Russell, PA is excited to introduce Sofia Nadri, one of our new Associate Attorneys. Sofia offers a rich and varied legal background, having worked for the American National Red Cross, Office of the General Counsel, as well as in a personal injury law firm. Most recently, her practice has been devoted to family law…
Read MoreCivil Unions Vs. Marriage in Government Retirement Plans
Relationships are complicated, but even more complicated can be making a relationship official by law. We don’t mean that the actual ceremony can be tough to maneuver; we mean that all of “fun” administrative issues that come along with life can become more complicated by legally merging your lives. Part of that complication comes in…
Read MoreWhat to Do When a Spouse Is in Rehab
The pressures of life can be difficult to handle and for some people, marriage can add unexpected stressors. Financial troubles, insecurities that your spouse could be getting attention elsewhere, and arguments that you aren’t holding up your end of your partnership can send a spouse into a downward spiral that includes substance abuse and addiction.…
Read MoreWhat Is the Discovery Process?
The bulk of any litigation is comprised of what is known as the discovery process. This is nothing more than an exchange of information that is relevant to your case. When you hire an attorney, most people think that they’ve hired someone to do all of the work for them so once the litigation process…
Read MoreHow Does My Divorce Affect My Stimulus Check?
In December, legislators agreed to a second coronavirus relief package, with direct payments of $600 to eligible adults, plus $600 per child dependent. Many individuals and families have already received their stimulus payments, and other payments are on their way. However, for couples in the process of divorce or child support disputes, this stimulus check…
Read MoreFalsifying Drug Tests for Child Custody Cases
How many times have you heard your child’s other parent claim he or she is sober, but you’ve seen the same signs of being under the influence so many times that you know it’s a lie? You have concerns about your child being around that parent but your fears have fallen on deaf ears so…
Read MoreMy Child’s Absentee Parent Suddenly Wants Custody
Being a primary caretaker of a child is hard work. Being the only caretaker is harder. Single parents – no matter their station in life – carry a unique burden when it comes to raising children. A parent who has been uninvolved in your child’s life, even to the extent of being completely missing for…
Read MoreCan You Collect Your Spouse’s Social Security After Divorce?
A divorced spouse who claims their benefit at least at Full Retirement Age (FRA) who doesn’t qualify for Social Security based on their own work record will receive 50% of the ex-spouse’s Primary Insurance Amount (PIA) provided they’re not remarried. Claiming earlier than FRA will result in a decreased benefit amount. You cannot double dip…
Read MoreCan My Spouse Evade Divorce?
One way some difficult parties choose to get under the skin of their soon to be former spouse is by making the inevitable more difficult by avoiding service of the summons and complaint for divorce or even worse, refusing to sign the final agreement. Not to worry if you are the plaintiff spouse trying to…
Read MoreRelocation and Interstate Child Custody Issues
Coparenting has its challenges, even when a divorce is amicable and the parenting plan is just. One of the more common challenges relates to parental relocation: what do you need to do if you or your spouse must move? Under typical circumstances, if a parent wishes to move, that parent must provide written notice within…
Read MoreHow to Help Your Kids Through the Holidays After Divorce
Kids of divorce experience the holiday blues at least as much as newly single parents do. It can feel “weird” to split a holiday, or to only see one parent instead of both. This can leave kids feeling angry and frustrated at one (or both) parents and feeling guilty for not somehow making it all…
Read MoreCongratulations, McCabe Russell, for Being Named to Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for 2021!
McCabe Russell, PA is proud to announce that five attorneys from our firm have been selected for inclusion in the 2021 Maryland Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists! All our attorneys were nominated for their work in family law. Super Lawyers is an objective ratings service which honors “outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice…
Read MoreHow Do I Get This Divorce Started, Part 2 – Writ of Summons
A while back, we published a blog about the steps leading up to divorce, and why it can take so long to get started. One of the more time-consuming parts of a divorce can be the “writ of summons.” This blog will go into more detail about writs of summons in Maryland and how they…
Read MoreMeet Summer Abel, the Newest Associate of McCabe Russell, PA!
McCabe Russell, PA is excited to introduce Summer Abel, our new Associate Attorney. Summer’s background is a little different from the rest of our team. She is a former Assistant Public Defender for Orlando, Florida, and spent the last couple of years prosecuting vaccine injury claims in Washington, DC. We know that these experiences have…
Read MoreMy Spouse Is Spying On My Phone and Email – How Do I Contact My Attorney?
Everyone has the right to privacy, even within a marriage. This means your spouse does not have the right to spy on your private email, texts, conversations. Typically, this isn’t an issue that ever comes up in a marriage. However, during times of marital stress, separation or divorce, one spouse may decide to take matters…
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