Heather Mc Cabe

Heather is the firm’s managing partner and divorce law guru. Heather knows all the ins and outs of divorce in Maryland and DC.The dissolution of a marriage is, essentially, the termination of a contract. As such, there are certain processes which must be followed to guarantee that you ultimately receive the outcome you choose. The difficulties, of course, often lie in the emotional reactions both parties will have – reactions that are sometimes surprising, and sometimes more visceral, than either person was expecting.

As your divorce attorneys, we help you with the initial https://www.mccaberussell.com/practice-areas/divorce/divorce-planning/, so that you enter into negotiations or litigation with your eyes wide open. It is important to us that you understand all the potential consequences of both your decisions and actions, as well as those of your spouse and of your children. If both you and your spouse can reach an agreement about crucial elements – asset division, your child’s education, business interests, etc. – then you may be able to avoid some of the uglier arguments that many couples have, and move more efficiently and easily into an uncontested divorce. For some of our clients, https://www.mccaberussell.com/practice-areas/divorce/mediation/ and https://www.mccaberussell.com/practice-areas/divorce/collaborative-divorce/ have led to fruitful discussions and better results than they previously thought possible

If, however, you find that either you need to be or your spouse has become more aggressive, or if the stakes are particularly high for financial reasons, you will want an experienced https://www.mccaberussell.com/practice-areas/divorce/ on your side. Our firm has earned a reputation for our work in these types of divorce procerepresent step-parents and LGBTQ couples, as well as minor and disabled birth parents.