Author Archives: Amos Whitney
Should I Appeal my Child Custody Case?
After a contested custody hearing and a ruling is memorialized into in order or judgment, the parties involved are faced with a decision to accept the court ruling or challenge it. It is common for one or both parties to be unhappy with part, or all, of the court’s ruling. However, there are several… Read More »
¿Qué debo saber sobre las órdenes de protección en Maryland?
Cuando existe una situación de violencia domestica es normal tener preguntas, sentir medio, o no tener ninguna idea que hacer. Algunas personas buscan protección porque temen por su seguridad, mientras otras reciben una petición de orden de protección y no saben cual es el siguiente paso. Una orden de protección, comúnmente referido como “una… Read More »
I didn’t change my name when I got divorced but now, I want to. What should I do?
When people get married, they often times will choose to share a last name, and one spouse will change their last name to the others’. When it is time to get divorced, the spouse who changed their name can ask the court to give them permission to return to their former name. There are… Read More »
What is the “Bangs formula”?
If you are getting divorced in Maryland and you or your spouse has a pension, you may hear your attorney talk about the “Bangs formula.” What is the Bangs formula? And why does it matter? To begin, pensions are different from retirement accounts like 401(k)s. A 401(k) (and other defined contribution plans) are similar… Read More »
Maryland Parenting Plans: How to Develop a Comprehensive Plan
When parents separate or become involved in a Maryland custody case, one of the most important documents they may be asked to prepare is a parenting plan. A well-written parenting plan can provide parents with a clear roadmap for raising their children after separation and can reduce the need to return to court every… Read More »
What is a Vocational Rehabilitation Expert?
In some instances, it is advantageous (or even necessary) to hire experts to testify in your divorce case. While many people are familiar with accountants, real estate appraisers, or doctors as expert witnesses, the vocational rehabilitation expert may not be as well known. If your spouse is unemployed or underemployed, you may wish to… Read More »
7 W&S Attorneys Recognized by 2027 Super Lawyers List
Break out the capes! Seven attorneys with Weinberg & Schwartz, LLC have been named to the 2027 Maryland Super Lawyers / Rising Stars List! We are very proud of the hard work that goes into being recognized on these lists. Super Lawyers is a national rating service that identifies outstanding lawyers based on a rigorous multiphase selection… Read More »
We Came to an Agreement, Why Do I Still Need to Show Up to Court?
When our office can help our clients come to agreed-upon resolutions, although we are happy to litigate, we are thrilled for them. In our experience, court orders which people agree to tend to have a much longer shelf life than the court orders which come directly from a Judge who has very limited information… Read More »
What Happens If There Is a Loan Against My Spouse’s 401(k)?
Divorcing couples are often faced with dividing the balance of a 401(k). Suppose Joan has a 401(k) with a gross balance of $100,000.00. She and her husband, John, negotiate that John will receive 50% of the 401(k). Fair enough. But what happens if John discovers that Joan has borrowed money from her 401(k)? Say,… Read More »
Baltimore Sun – “Best of” Howard County Best Attorney / Family Lawyer
Our firm is extremely proud to have been recognized either as the winner or honorable mention for the Baltimore Sun’s Annual “Best of Howard County” contest (in the category of ‘Best Attorney’ or ‘Best Family Lawyer’) as voted on by the Baltimore Sun’s readers. Weinberg & Schwartz, LLC is a x5 time winner of… Read More »
