Author Archives: Amos Whitney
Divorce: A Time to Change Your Name?
Some people change their name when they get married. Not surprisingly, many people want to change their name when they get divorced. Changing your name, after all, is a way to reinvent yourself and to break with the past. Perhaps that’s what Sam Smith (I should say, formerly) of London, England was thinking when… Read More »
Valentine, Galentine, Palentine and How it All Started
Let’s face it, you either love or hate this holiday which seems to grow bigger and redder every year. The store displays scream love and candy and it does seem like a fun distraction from the cold and dark month of February. Hallmark makes out on this holiday but what if we embrace the… Read More »
Top 5 Questions in Divorce Consults
Top 5 Divorce Consult FAQs One of the things I love about family law is that every case is different. While the issues are often the same, what works for one family will not work for another. That being said, there are some questions that come up in almost all divorce consults. Below are… Read More »
Five Important Lessons Danny Tanner Taught Us
2022 started off difficult for many Americans when the unexpected news dropped on January 9th that Bob Saget was found unconscious in his hotel room in Florida following a comedy show, and pronounced dead on the scene. Bob Saget, a comedian, but famously known for his role as Danny Tanner on Full House, died… Read More »
Why Did I Become a Divorce Lawyer?
Every lawyer that has practiced family law, divorce law, child custody law, etc., has been asked by a client, friend, family member, or colleague the same question: What made you want to be in this line of work? The practice of family law can be a difficult space for practitioners. Unlike other types of… Read More »
Thanksgiving Advice for Family Harmony
The holidays can be a ton of stress and often times when the families are together it is a time that brings great joy and bonding, but there sometimes are disagreements which can occur. It is everyone’s wishes to try to keep the peace and the harmony and avoid fighting at all costs. Unfortunately,… Read More »
You’re Getting Divorced – But Who Keeps the Engagement Ring?
One of the most commonly asked questions we get when parties are getting divorced is, who gets to keep the engagement ring? The answer is “it depends”. There are many factors that can change the answer such as when the ring was given, under what circumstances, and how it was paid for. However, generally… Read More »
What Howard Magazine’s 2021 “Best of” Family Lawyer Means to Us!
Weinberg & Schwartz, L.L.C. is thrilled to announce that we have been named “Best Family Lawyer” by the readers of Howard Magazine for 2021. This is the 5th time our firm has been named “Best Family Lawyer” in this poll. While our firm and attorneys have been recognized and awarded throughout the State of… Read More »
TOP 10 DO’S & DON’TS FOR ZOOM MEETINGS, MEDIATIONS & COURT APPEARANCES
Do adjust your lighting, sound volume and background in advance of your zoom meeting and do give consideration to your location. Do not use unprofessional filters, have individuals walking around in the background during confidential proceedings/meetings or appear from a bathroom unless absolutely necessary for privacy purposes. Do appear dressed appropriately and… Read More »
What to Expect at Your Family Law Initial Consultation
You and your spouse have decided that you are going to get divorced. He/she tells you it is time to get a lawyer. You make some calls, talk to friends, and make an appointment for an initial consultation for your divorce. But now what? What do you bring? What questions do you ask? What… Read More »
