Tag Archives: family law
An Interview with a Weinberg & Schwartz Paralegal
We sat down with Heather Harriss, one of the paralegals here at Weinberg & Schwartz, LLC, and asked a few questions. Heather, tell us how you came to join the team at W&S? I worked previously for one of our associate attorneys who joined the Weinberg & Schwartz team before I did. The associate… Read More »
Steps in a Contested Divorce/Custody Case in Maryland
One of the questions I get asked most in a divorce or custody consult is what is the court “process” like if their cases is contested. Generally, potential clients are surprised to learn how long a contested case could take and how much happens before they actually “get their day in court.” First, it… Read More »
What is Contempt?
Civil constructive contempt in the context of family law in Maryland refers to a situation where a party violates a court order or disregards a judicial process related to a family law matter. This type of contempt can occur in various family law situations, such as divorce, child custody, and support cases. When a… Read More »
Back to School . . . . But Where?
Let’s say you were fortunate enough to resolve the custody and access of your young child following a divorce. Perhaps, like many couples, you agreed to an equally shared physical custody and decided to have joint legal custody. You and your ex have been getting along great and co-parenting together. You only live a… Read More »
Helpful New Year’s Resolutions – Family Law Litigation Edition
The beginning of each year is a great time to reflect on the past year and to look forward to the upcoming year, setting goals and starting (or resuming) new productive habits. There are lots of places to look to for help in setting helpful new year’s resolutions, but if you are involved in… Read More »
An Interview with a Weinberg & Schwartz Paralegal
We sat down with Jaclyn Nieberlein, one of the paralegals here at Weinberg & Schwartz. Jackie, tell us how you came to join the team at W&S? After graduating college with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, I started working at the Circuit Court for Howard County as a civil courtroom clerk to start… Read More »
Rebuttable Presumption in Favor of Shared Custody?
Maryland Leglislation Proposes a Barrier to “Best Interest of the Child” Standard When parents are divorcing, or separating, or cannot agree on a custody schedule, they turn to the Courts to make a decision. So what does the Court do? In Maryland, the Court will hear all the evidence presented regarding what each parent… Read More »
An Interview with a Weinberg & Schwartz Paralegal
We sat down with Tonya L. Wise, one of the paralegals here at Weinberg & Schwartz. Tonya, tell us how you came to join the team at Weinberg & Schwartz? I joined W&S as an intern in order to get my “foot in the door” with an established and reputable law firm, while working… Read More »
Mediation: The Way to Get a Quick and Cheap Divorce
So you and your spouse have decided to proceed with the dreaded “D” word – Divorce. You’ve heard horror stories about it taking years and costing tons of money in legal feels and smartly, you want to avoid all of that. Well guess what? You totally can! In October of 2015, the legislature enacted… Read More »
Divorce Depositions Do’s and Dont’s
Having your deposition taken during your divorce can be a scary and uncomfortable event. After all, it is essentially the opportunity, in an adversarial setting, for a professional to interrogate you. But, with these helpful tips, you can maximize your risk of success! DO prepare for your deposition with your lawyer. Preparation sessions give… Read More »
