Category Archives: General
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 »
Tips to Survive Cross Examination
There are many nerve-wracking parts of the litigation process because many parts of it can be unpredictable. One of the most common questions we get when preparing client’s for trial is, “does my ex’s lawyer get to ask me questions?” The answer is yes. Anytime you testify in court, the other side will be… 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 »
A Commentary on “Artificial Intelligence” in the Practice of Law
The emergence and rapid societal adoption of Artificial Intelligence has been fascinating to watch over the past few years. As an attorney my thought process has generally been – bummer for them – whenever I read about corporate staff expecting their cheaper more efficient digital counterparts to replace them. Classic lawyer hubris I suppose…. Read More »
In QDROs, what is “equalization”?
Divorcing couples often “equalize” their retirement accounts. Is this a good idea? What does it mean? What pitfalls should they be aware of? To begin with, suppose Mr. Smith has a 401(k) with $100,000.00 and Ms. Smith has a 401(k) with $50,000.00. The money in both accounts was earned entirely during the marriage. They… 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 »
