Category Archives: Family Law
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 »
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 »
Top 3 QDRO Mistakes That Can Cost You Thousands
QDROs may seem like mere paperwork—an afterthought. In fact, QDROs are very important because it’s often how one gets the money due to them. Before and after the divorce itself, it’s important to focus on QDROs in order to avoid costly mistakes. Here are the top three QDRO mistakes that can cost you thousand:… Read More »
Co-Parenting Through High Conflict: Resources and Tools Every Family Should Know
Co-parenting during a divorce after separation or divorce can be one of the most challenging transitions a family faces. Even in relatively amicable situations, coordinating schedules, making decisions, and maintaining consistent communication can be difficult. In high-conflict cases, those challenges can feel overwhelming. Successful co-parenting is not just about cooperation—it’s about communication, boundaries, and consistency…. Read More »
Attorneys for Children During a Divorce
Many people going through a tumultuous divorce have the difficult decision of whether to ask the Court to appoint an attorney to represent their child(ren). What many litigants may not know is that there are actually, with each type of attorney having an entirely different role. Whether your child needs an attorney is up… Read More »
How Fast Can I get Divorced?
One of the biggest questions for people in Maryland seeking a divorce is: what is the fastest way they can get divorced? People can have many different reasons for wanting to get a divorce quickly but for many, many years that was not possible because of the requirements in Maryland for the granting of… Read More »
DO I NEED A CUSTODY EVALUATION IN MY CUSTODY CASE?
Many people have heard the phrase “custody evaluation” without really knowing what it is, and whether they need it in their custody case. In Maryland, Custody Evaluations are governed by Maryland Family Law 9-205.3, which defines a custody evaluation as: “a study and analysis of the needs and development of a child who is… Read More »
Can Offset Claim Parentage of Cardi B’s Baby with Stefon Diggs?
For anyone out there not familiar with rapper Cardi B, the superstar from New York City is going through a contentious divorce from fellow rapper, Offset from the Migos. Cardi B and Offset were reportedly married in September 2017, but the two of them have been estranged and feuding in the courts for some… Read More »
New Maryland Law Makes it Easier to Assume Mortgage Post-Divorce
For many clients going through a divorce, one of the biggest struggles is not only if someone is going to stay in the marital home, but how to give up the 2 or 3% interest rates from purchasing or refinancing a home in the early 2020s. With mortgages currently hovering around 6-6.5%, many spouses… Read More »
Keith Urban & Nicole Kidman: Sobriety Clause in Prenuptial Agreement
Agreements in family law matters can give those that are privy to them a significant amount of insight into the dynamics of the relationship. Examples of these types of agreements can include separation and marital settlement property agreements, as well as pre and post nuptial agreements. Often these agreements are negotiated and finalized in… Read More »
