Baltimore County & Towson Family Lawyer Amar S. Weisman
RELENTLESS, DISTINGUISHED TOWSON DIVORCE AND CUSTODY LAWYER
Amar S. Weisman is a top Family Law Attorney litigating in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County and surrounding jurisdictions, who has managed more than 1,650 Divorce, Child Custody, and Child Support matters during his 16-year Career as a Maryland Domestic Relations Attorney.
- 12 Best Baltimore Divorce Lawyers, 2023, 2022, 2021...EXPERTISE.COM
- Top 10 Family Law, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, Attorney And Practice Magazine
- Top 10, Family Law and Client Service, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 2016, American Institute of Legal Counsel.
- #17 Law Firm in Maryland, GoodFirms
- 10/10 "Supurb" Rating, AVVO
- 4.7/5.0 Rating, Google
- Graduate of Georgetown University, Washington, DC.
- Graduate of the University of Baltimore Peter Angelos School of Law
100% FAMILY LAW EXPERTISE
Amar S. Weisman only takes Domestic Relations Matters in Baltimore County and the surrounding jurisdictions. His experience includes:
- Litigating and Settling Divorces and Child Custody Disputes.
- Divorces based on Irreconcilable Differences, Mutual Consent, and Six-Month Separation.
- Protecting and Obtaining Marital Property
- Long and Short-Term Alimony.
- Marital Settlement Agreements detailed to meet your goals.
- Helping Hundreds of Parents Obtain & Exceed their Child Custody expectations regarding Legal Custody, Physical Custody, Child Support, Custody Modification, and Supervised Visitation.
CHILD CUSTODY
Amar S. Weisman has helped protect parental rights for children of all ages, and he understands what is at stake in every custody case. He understands the factors the Court uses to determine the best interests of the minor child and helps clients understand each step of the custody litigation process. His experience and expertise includes:
- Custody Modification Based on a Material Change in Circumstances
- The allocation of parenting time.
- Complex Family Dynamics, including substance abuse.
- Parental Relocation, including out-of-state relocation.
- Obtaining access when it is unreasonably denied.
- Responding to Parental Alienation.
- Contempt/Denial of Access.
- Working with best-interest attorneys and Custody Evaluators.
- Mediation and Arbitration of Custody and Visitation.
- Issues involving school choice and parental decision-making.
- Child Support is based on the sole and joint custody guidelines.
- Third-Party Custody and Grandparent Visitation.
Baltimore County Divorce Litigation
- Amar S. Weisman is an experienced divorce lawyer representing clients in matrimonial litigation before the Circuit Court for Baltimore County since being admitted to the Maryland State Bar in December 2007.
- He has handled divorces involving long marriages, business interests, and the equitable disposition of marital property.
- Mr. Weisman is skilled at representing clients in Court as well as negotiating, including through Alternative Dispute Resolution.
- Establishing grounds for divorce, including 6-month Separation, Mutual Consent, and Irreconcilable Differences.
- Temporary, Rehabilitative, and Indefinite Alimony
- Marital Home and Family Use Personal Property
- Marital Retirement Account/Pension Division
- Marital Settlement Agreement
- Enforcement/Contempt
- Divorce Hearings
STRAIGHTFORWARD BILLING.
What are the lawyers who do not disclose their hourly rates online hiding? Amar Weisman bills at a rate of $300.00 per hour. Before representation begins, all clients must pay a retainer. Retainers range from $3,500.00 to $7,5000.00, depending on case complexity. No Pro Bono Cases means you will not spend more so others can spend less.
NO DELEGATION TO INEXPERIENCED, UNACCOUNTABLE STAFF
Amar Weisman manages every aspect of litigation. When you retain the Law Offices of Amar Weisman, you get a top Family Law Attorney, Amar S. Weisman. We do not expose clients to inexperienced associates or untrained interns. There are no Remote Receptionists, no delegation to Paralegal Services, or shockingly common "Ghostwriters." When you hire Amar S. Weisman, you get Amar S. Weisman.
CLIENT-CENTERED COLLABORATION
Your divorce and custody matter begins with comprehensive intake, factual investigation, and interviews to identify issues, goals, and solutions.
- Factual Investigation, Including client & witness interviews.
- Document assembly, meticulous organization of evidence
- Definition of realistic goals
- Precise & Persuasive Pleadings and Motions
- Development of a Theory of the Case.
- Tactful Negotiation
- Acquiring, Using, and Presenting Evidence
- Targeted and Effective Discovery
- Court Representation, including the Scheduling Conference, Pendente Lite Hearing, Settlement Conference, Trial & Enforcement/Contempt.
Baltimore County Divorce Litigation
- Amar S. Weisman is an experienced divorce lawyer representing clients in matrimonial litigation before the Circuit Court for Baltimore County since being admitted to the Maryland State Bar in December 2007. He has handled divorces involving long marriages, business interests, and the equitable disposition of marital property.
- Mr. Weisman is skilled at representing clients in Court as well as negotiating, including through Alternative Dispute Resolution.
- Establishing grounds for divorce, including 6-month Separation, Mutual Consent, and Irreconcilable Differences.
- Temporary, Rehabilitative, and Indefinite Alimony
- Marital Home and Family Use Personal Property
- Marital Retirement Account/Pension Division
- Marital Settlement Agreement
- Enforcement/Contempt
- Divorce Hearings
Cutting Edge Systems and Technology
The Law Offices of Amar S. Weisman utilize state-of-the-art technology to deliver exceptional legal services. Our office is equipped with the latest Apple M2 computers, updated annually, and high-speed iPad tablets, ensuring immediate access to client files even when in court. We subscribe to LexisNexis, providing us with comprehensive access to case law and treatises that can enhance the quality of our arguments. Additionally, we employ sophisticated financial data tools for meticulous analysis of child support calculations, asset evaluations, and outcome projections. While technology is not a substitute for quality representation, it enhances our ability to serve our clients effectively. Our team is comprised solely of experienced attorneys; we do not employ first-year associates, paralegals, or remote receptionists.
Major Changes to Maryland Divorce Law
Effective October 1, 2023, the grounds for absolute divorce have changed. Pursuant to Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 7-103, the grounds for divorce are:
- Irreconcilable differences: based on reasons stated in the Complaint for Absolute Divorce. What constitutes irreconcilable differences has not been tested in the case law because the ground for divorce only exists effective October 1, 2023.
- Six-Month Separation: If the parties have resided separately and apart for six months without interruption prior to the filing of the Complaint for Absolute Divorce.
- Mutual Consent: The parties must submit a written separation agreement addressing all of the required issues, including alimony, marital property, and custody of any minor children of the marriage.
Call To Meet Divorce/Custody Lawyer Virtually Or In Towson
- Free Consultation to determine if you want to hire Mr. Weisman
- (410) 321-4994 to make an appointment during business hours.
- Retainer necessary to begin; Policy on Fees/Costs
- Close to the County Courts Building
- 1018 Dulaney Valley Rd. (MD-146), 2ND Fl. Towson, MD 21204
- Close to Towson Town Center, Goucher C & Towson University.
Recent Maryland Family Law Appellate Decisions
- Frazelle-Foster v. Foster: Cruelty of Treatment as Grounds for Divorce
- Kaplan v. Kaplan: Above-Guidelines Child Support
- Gizzo v. Gerstman: Evidence of prior abuse/neglect in custody matters
- Trapasso v. Lewis
- Lasko v. Lasko: Requesting relief in absolute divorce pleadings.
- Sherman v. Rouse
- Halstad v. Halstad
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- Family Law
- Child Custody
- Child Support
- Divorce
- Alimony
- Divorce Hearings
- Evidence/Discovery
- Grounds For Divorce
- Irreconcilable Differences
- 6 Month Separation
- Absolute Divorce
- Adultery
- Limited Divorce
- Maryland Residency
- Mutual Consent
- Pleadings/Papers/Filings
- Property Division
- Strategic Considerations
- Domestic Violence
- Prenuptial Agreement
Serving Clients From the Baltimore Area
We have clients from throughout the Baltimore-Metropolitan Area, including Aberdeen, Abingdon, Baldwin, Bel Air, Bowleys Quarters, Brooklandville, Carney, Cedar Beach, Catonsville, Cockeysville, Edgewood, Essex, Garrison, Germantown, Glen Arm, Glenmont, Greenspring Valley, Hampton, Hillendale, Homeland, Honeygo, Hunt Valley, Hydes, Joppa Road Corridor, Kingsville, Lake Roland/Towson Run, Long Green, Lutherville, Middleborough, Middle River, Nottingham, Owings Mills, Parkville, Perry Hall, Pikesville, Riderwood, Reisterstown, Riderwood, Rodgers Forge, Rosedale, Ruxton, Shawn, Sparks, Sparrows Point, Stoneleigh, Timonium, Towson, West Towson, White Hall, White Marsh, and York Road corridor.
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