JGL Law For You is produced by Joseph, Greenwald and Laake, a Maryland law firm that has represented clients in suburban Maryland and Washington, DC for nearly 50 years, with offices in Greenbelt and Rockville. Each episode features the firm's attorneys discussing how to navigate various legal processes and developments in the law. Topics span employment and whistleblower actions, family law, estates and trusts, civil rights, business planning, commercial litigation, personal injury, and medical or professional negligence. The show also covers current events and how they may affect listeners.
Episodes
The 50/50 Myth: What Maryland Judges Really Consider in a Custody Case
Is 50/50 custody automatic when parents separate or divorce? In this episode of JGL LAW FOR YOU, David Bulitt and family law attorney Christopher Castellano discuss one of the most common – and misunderstood – myths in family law.As David and Chris explain, Maryland law has no presumption of equal time sharing; every custody decision starts from what is in the best interest of the child. During t
Privacy, Not Secrecy: How Maryland’s New Law Shields Divorce Filings from Public View
Can anyone walk into a Maryland courthouse and read the details of your divorce? In this episode of JGL LAW FOR YOU, David Bulitt and family law attorney Christopher Castellano break down Maryland’s new divorce privacy law, which takes effect October 1, 2026. Until now, anyone could ask to see the complaint, answers, and other filings in a divorce case. Under the new statute, the public can see l
Before You Post: When Social Media Becomes Evidence in a Custody Dispute
In this episode of JGL LAW FOR YOU, David Bulitt and family law attorney Christopher Castellano explore how Facebook posts, Instagram reels, videos, jokes, comments, and even seemingly harmless online venting can take on an entirely different meaning inside a custody dispute.Using the highly publicized Lindsay Clancy trial as a backdrop, they break down how social media can be introduced as evide
Protecting the Spouse Who Steps Away: Career Sacrifice Clauses in Prenuptial Agreements
What happens when one spouse puts their career on hold for the good of the family? In this episode of JGL LAW FOR YOU, David Bulitt and family law attorney Christopher Castellano discuss how thoughtfully crafted prenuptial agreements can help protect a spouse who leaves the workforce, reduces their hours to care for children, or relocates to support a partner's career.David and Chris explore the
The Hidden Cost of Waiting for Divorce: Part 2 - Children, Support, and Strategic Consequences
In this episode of JGL LAW FOR YOU, David Bulitt continues his conversation with family law attorney Christopher Castellano about the hidden costs of delaying divorce. This second part turns to some of the most personal and practical consequences of waiting too long to move forward, especially when children are involved.David and Chris discuss how informal custody arrangements can quietly become
The Hidden Cost of Waiting for Divorce: Part 1
When someone is considering divorce, waiting can feel like the safer choice. Maybe things will get better. Maybe the timing will be easier. Maybe staying together will protect the kids, the finances, or the family home. But delaying the decision can come with real consequences.In this episode of JGL LAW FOR YOU, David Bulitt sits down with family law attorney Christopher Castellano to discuss the
Gray Divorce in Maryland: What to Know About Divorce Later in Life
In this episode of JGL LAW FOR YOU, David Bulitt and family law attorney Christopher Castellano discuss the growing reality of “gray divorce” (divorce later in life) and why it often brings a very different set of challenges. From retirement accounts, pensions, and alimony to the future of the family home, adult children’s involvement, and estate planning concerns, David and Chris walk through the
Maryland Divorce Basics: From Filing to Final Judgment (Part 2)
What actually happens once you file for divorce in Maryland? In Part 2 of this practical, plain-English series, David Bulitt and Christopher Castellano walk you step-by-step through the real mechanics of a divorce case: from jurisdiction and venue to temporary (pendente lite) support, custody hearings, discovery, settlement options, and final judgment.You’ll learn what courts actually look at whe
Maryland Divorce Basics: Costs, Emotions and New Legal Grounds Explained (Part 1)
Family law partners David Bulitt and Christopher Castellano take a wide-angle look at what divorce in Maryland really involves—from the emotional rollercoaster to the real-world financial impact. They talk openly about why divorce is often compared to a death in the family, how clients sometimes (without realizing it) drive up their own legal costs, and practical ways to stay informed without ove
Keeping the Holidays Peaceful After Separation: Real-World Co-Parenting Advice
The holidays are supposed to be magical, but for separated or divorced parents they can also be a minefield of schedules, expectations, and hurt feelings. In this episode of JGL LAW FOR YOU, family law attorneys and JGL principals David Bulitt and Christopher Castellano discuss how to navigate Thanksgiving, winter break, Christmas, and spring break in a way that keeps the focus where it belongs: o
Maryland’s New Custody Law: Understanding the 16 Factors the Court Must Consider
Major changes have reshaped how custody cases are decided in Maryland. In this episode of JGL LAW FOR YOU, attorneys David Bulitt and Christopher Castellano unpack newly enacted House Bill 1191, which establishes 16 key factors courts must now consider when determining what legal and physical custody arrangement is in the best interest of a child. They discuss how these rules create greater unifor
Divorce and the Family Home: What Maryland’s New Mortgage Assumption Law Means for You
A new Maryland law (HB 1018) could be a game-changer for divorcing couples who want to keep their family home without being forced into high-interest refinancing. In this episode of JGL LAW FOR YOU, attorneys David Bulitt and Christopher Castellano explain how mortgage assumptions work, why this law matters, and what it means for families navigating divorce. From avoiding skyrocketing interest rat
Back-to-School Challenges for Separated Parents: Custody, Communication and Putting Kids First.
The start of a new school year can be stressful for any family, and even more so for separated or divorced parents. In this episode of JGL LAW FOR YOU, attorney Christopher Castellano joins Lindsay Parvis to share practical strategies for navigating back-to-school transitions when custody orders, parenting plans, and communication challenges come into play. From handling morning drop-offs and onli
Dividing Retirement Assets in Divorce: What You Need to Know
When it comes to divorce, dividing assets can be tricky, and retirement accounts are often the most complex (and valuable) piece of the puzzle. In this episode of JGL LAW FOR YOU, host David Bulitt sits down with family law attorney Christopher Castellano to demystify the many types of retirement benefits, from 401(k)s and pensions to IRAs and annuities. Together, they break down what counts as ma
Resolving Family Law Disputes Outside the Courtroom
In this episode of JGL Law For You, family law specialists David Bulitt and Chris Castellano dive deep into the world of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), breaking down negotiation, mediation, settlement conferences, and arbitration. Discover why keeping control of your custody or divorce case—rather than handing it off to an overworked judge—might be the smartest move you make.
Behind Closed Doors: A Discussion About the Allegations of Abuse at the Psychiatric Institute of Washington
In this episode of JGL LAW FOR YOU, JGL attorneys David Bulitt, Drew LaFramboise and Veronica Nannis discuss the class action lawsuit filed against the Psychiatric Institute of Washington, which accuses the hospital of widespread patient mistreatment. They explore the details of the case, providing an in-depth look at the allegations and the legal proceedings. Tune in as they discuss the firm’s ro
Cryptocurrency in Divorce: How to Value and Divide Digital Wealth
In this episode of JGL LAW FOR YOU, JGL family law attorneys Christopher Castellano and David Bulitt explore cryptocurrency in the context of divorce, covering its definition, how to accurately value it during proceedings, and the process of dividing it as a marital asset.
Housing Issues in Divorce
Host David Bulitt sits down with Christopher Castellano, a principal attorney at Joseph Greenwald & Laake, to break down the legal, financial, and emotional aspects of handling a marital home during a divorce.
Manage the Holidays – Tips for Parents
In this episode of JGL LAW FOR YOU, JGL family law attorneys Lindsay Parvis and David Bulitt discuss tips for managing the holidays when shared between two households during and after Divorce.
AI’s Potential Impact on Your Divorce
In this episode of JGL LAW FOR YOU, Two practicing family law attorneys discuss the potential impact artificial intelligence can have on divorce.
Qualified Domestic Relations Orders – How Division and Transfer of QDROs Work in Divorce
In this episode of JGL LAW FOR YOU, JGL shareholders Lindsay Parvis and David Bulitt discuss the Qualified Domestic Relations Orders in divorce.
Social Media and Its Impact on your Family Law Matter
In this episode of JGL LAW FOR YOU, Two practicing family law attorneys discuss the dangerous impact social media can have on litigation.
How to use your personal health insurance for medical expenses for accident injuries caused by someone else
In this episode of JGL LAW FOR YOU, JGL senior associate Renee Blocker and shareholder David Bulitt explain the process of how to use your personal health insurance to pay for medical bills incurred as a result of an accident.
From a Client Perspective – the Intersection of Mental Health and Family Law Litigation
In this episode of JGL LAW FOR YOU, JGL shareholders Lindsay Parvis and David Bulitt discuss the confidentiality of mental health treatment in family law litigation.
Why Legal Fees Can Snowball in Post Judgement Matters
Chris Castellano was invited to speak on The Divorce Hour (Digital Radio Talk show) hosted by Ilyssa Panitz on Saturday, July 20th. Chris discussed why legal fees can snowball in Post Judgment Matters.
Discussing the Americans with Disabilities Act with Michal Shinnar
In this episode of JGL LAW FOR YOU, Senior Counsel Michal Shinnar and David Bulitt talk about the Americans with Disabilities Act. What it is, Who's protected, What's Covered, How it works, and more.
When Personal Injury & Family Law Collide
In this episode of JGL LAW FOR YOU, attorneys Renee Blocker, Lindsay Parvis, and David Bulitt discuss the ways that Personal Injury and Family Law collide with interesting examples.
Debora Fajer-Smith - Brain Injury Connector Podcast: #5Thoughts Flashback: BMI, Barbara, and Braun
#5Thoughts Friday: BMI, Barbara, and Braun For more information you can visit www.biamd.org or call the free helpline at 1-800-221-6443. Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute endorsement of treatments, individuals, or programs which appear herein. Any external links on the website are provided for the visitor’s convenience; once you click o
The Divorce Hour with Chris Castellano
Chris Castellano was invited to speak on The Divorce Hour (Digital Radio Talk show) hosted by Ilyssa Panitz on Saturday, February 10th. Chris discussed the role AI is starting to play in Divorce actions.
Divorce Law Discussions with Lindsay Parvis and Chris Castellano
In this episode of JGL Law for You, David Bulitt discusses with JGL attorneys Lindsay Parvis and Chris Castellano - the history of divorce, the differences between fault and non-fault divorce, and updates in Maryland divorce law.
Medical Malpractice 101 with JGL co-founder Andrew Greenwald
In this podcast David Bulitt and Andrew Greenwald (one of JGL's founders) discussed from A to Z - step-by-step, how a medical malpractice case is handled, common issues that one can face, and what to expect when coordinating with an attorney for a possible medical malpractice case.
Discussing the Damascus Sexual Assault Lawsuit and the HB16 Act
Virginia (Gia) Grimm and David Bulitt discuss:
Montgomery County Damascus High School sexual assault lawsuit and the recent settlement of $9.7M
Title 9 and how it should protect students at the K-12 and University level
"Hear Our Voices Act"
Overview of how the process of filing a report as a victim of assault should be with this new act in place
Tackling Workers Compensation Issues with Extreme Heat
In this episode of JGL LAW FOR YOU, Debora Fajer-Smith and David Bulitt discuss the issues arising around filing for Workers Compensation with rising temperatures and extreme hot weather conditions.
3-Year Anniversary Podcast
Exactly three years ago on August 31, 2020 - JGL LAW FOR YOU was created to bring you up close and personal with our lawyers who will be discussing how to navigate the many legal processes, developments in the law, other current events, and how they may affect you. We welcome you to join us for our season 3rd season of JGL Law For You, Stay Tuned!
Workers Compensation Issues - in Hollywood and in our Schools
Joseph, Greenwald and Laake has been representing clients in suburban Maryland and the District of Columbia for almost 50 years. With offices in Greenbelt and Rockville, Maryland, we have lawyers who focus their practices in diverse areas of the law, including employment and whistleblower actions, family law, estates and trusts, civil rights, business planning and commercial litigation, personal i
When can schools be held liable for students injuries at school?
Joseph, Greenwald and Laake has been representing clients in suburban Maryland and the District of Columbia for almost 50 years. With offices in Greenbelt and Rockville, Maryland, we have lawyers who focus their practices in diverse areas of the law, including employment and whistleblower actions, family law, estates and trusts, civil rights, business planning and commercial litigation, personal i
Consumer protection laws in Maryland and DC: What are your rights, and how do you enforce them?
Joseph, Greenwald and Laake has been representing clients in suburban Maryland and the District of Columbia for almost 50 years. With offices in Greenbelt and Rockville, Maryland, we have lawyers who focus their practices in diverse areas of the law, including employment and whistleblower actions, family law, estates and trusts, civil rights, business planning and commercial litigation, personal i
Child Custody Trends During the COVID Pandemic
Joseph, Greenwald and Laake has been representing clients in suburban Maryland and the District of Columbia for almost 50 years. With offices in Greenbelt and Rockville, Maryland, we have lawyers who focus their practices in diverse areas of the law, including employment and whistleblower actions, family law, estates and trusts, civil rights, business planning and commercial litigation, personal i
Uses of Business Evaluations and Pitfalls to Avoid
Joseph, Greenwald and Laake has been representing clients in suburban Maryland and the District of Columbia for almost 50 years. With offices in Greenbelt and Rockville, Maryland, we have lawyers who focus their practices in diverse areas of the law, including employment and whistleblower actions, family law, estates and trusts, civil rights, business planning and commercial litigation, personal i
What are the Basic Rights of Employees – Know Your Rights
Joseph, Greenwald and Laake has been representing clients in suburban Maryland and the District of Columbia for almost 50 years. With offices in Greenbelt and Rockville, Maryland, we have lawyers who focus their practices in diverse areas of the law, including employment and whistleblower actions, family law, estates and trusts, civil rights, business planning and commercial litigation, personal i
How to get your home ready for market using the latest trend
Joseph, Greenwald and Laake has been representing clients in suburban Maryland and the District of Columbia for almost 50 years. With offices in Greenbelt and Rockville, Maryland, we have lawyers who focus their practices in diverse areas of the law, including employment and whistleblower actions, family law, estates and trusts, civil rights, business planning and commercial litigation, personal i
How can you plan to minimize financial hardships and surprises during divorce.
Joseph, Greenwald and Laake has been representing clients in suburban Maryland and the District of Columbia for almost 50 years. With offices in Greenbelt and Rockville, Maryland, we have lawyers who focus their practices in diverse areas of the law, including employment and whistleblower actions, family law, estates and trusts, civil rights, business planning and commercial litigation, personal i
Why we need to empower youth in foster care to provide them a bright future?
Joseph, Greenwald and Laake has been representing clients in suburban Maryland and the District of Columbia for almost 50 years. With offices in Greenbelt and Rockville, Maryland, we have lawyers who focus their practices in diverse areas of the law, including employment and whistleblower actions, family law, estates and trusts, civil rights, business planning and commercial litigation, personal i
What is Government Contract Fraud?
Joseph, Greenwald and Laake has been representing clients in suburban Maryland and the District of Columbia for almost 50 years. With offices in Greenbelt and Rockville, Maryland, we have lawyers who focus their practices in diverse areas of the law, including employment and whistleblower actions, family law, estates and trusts, civil rights, business planning and commercial litigation, personal i
Police Reform in Maryland in the Wake of COVID-19 and the murder of George Floyd
Joseph, Greenwald and Laake has been representing clients in suburban Maryland and the District of Columbia for almost 50 years. With offices in Greenbelt and Rockville, Maryland, we have lawyers who focus their practices in diverse areas of the law, including employment and whistleblower actions, family law, estates and trusts, civil rights, business planning and commercial litigation, personal i
What Is The Field of Jury Consulting?
Joseph, Greenwald and Laake has been representing clients in suburban Maryland and the District of Columbia for almost 50 years. With offices in Greenbelt and Rockville, Maryland, we have lawyers who focus their practices in diverse areas of the law, including employment and whistleblower actions, family law, estates and trusts, civil rights, business planning and commercial litigation, personal i
New laws and their effects on Workers Compensation & Liability
Joseph, Greenwald and Laake has been representing clients in suburban Maryland and the District of Columbia for almost 50 years. With offices in Greenbelt and Rockville, Maryland, we have lawyers who focus their practices in diverse areas of the law, including employment and whistleblower actions, family law, estates and trusts, civil rights, business planning and commercial litigation, personal i
What is a Mutual Consent Divorce?
Joseph, Greenwald and Laake has been representing clients in suburban Maryland and the District of Columbia for almost 50 years. With offices in Greenbelt and Rockville, Maryland, we have lawyers who focus their practices in diverse areas of the law, including employment and whistleblower actions, family law, estates and trusts, civil rights, business planning and commercial litigation, personal i
Will Contests in Maryland
Joseph, Greenwald and Laake has been representing clients in suburban Maryland and the District of Columbia for almost 50 years. With offices in Greenbelt and Rockville, Maryland, we have lawyers who focus their practices in diverse areas of the law, including employment and whistleblower actions, family law, estates and trusts, civil rights, business planning and commercial litigation, personal i
When Divorce, Infidelity, Harassment & the Workplace mix: Issues to Look Out For
Joseph, Greenwald and Laake has been representing clients in suburban Maryland and the District of Columbia for almost 50 years. With offices in Greenbelt and Rockville, Maryland, we have lawyers who focus their practices in diverse areas of the law, including employment and whistleblower actions, family law, estates and trusts, civil rights, business planning and commercial litigation, personal i
Blowing The Whistle In the Wake of COVID-19
Joseph, Greenwald and Laake has been representing clients in suburban Maryland and the District of Columbia for almost 50 years. With offices in Greenbelt and Rockville, Maryland, we have lawyers who focus their practices in diverse areas of the law, including employment and whistleblower actions, family law, estates and trusts, civil rights, business planning and commercial litigation, personal i
How can pre-sale renovation help the sellers and realtors?
Joseph, Greenwald and Laake has been representing clients in suburban Maryland and the District of Columbia for almost 50 years. With offices in Greenbelt and Rockville, Maryland, we have lawyers who focus their practices in diverse areas of the law, including employment and whistleblower actions, family law, estates and trusts, civil rights, business planning and commercial litigation, personal i
Understanding Stock Markets During The Time of COVID
Joseph, Greenwald and Laake has been representing clients in suburban Maryland and the District of Columbia for almost 50 years. With offices in Greenbelt and Rockville, Maryland, we have lawyers who focus their practices in diverse areas of the law, including employment and whistleblower actions, family law, estates and trusts, civil rights, business planning and commercial litigation, personal i
How To Take Care of Mental Health During A Pandemic?
Joseph, Greenwald and Laake has been representing clients in suburban Maryland and the District of Columbia for almost 50 years. With offices in Greenbelt and Rockville, Maryland, we have lawyers who focus their practices in diverse areas of the law, including employment and whistleblower actions, family law, estates and trusts, civil rights, business planning and commercial litigation, personal i
What does Real Estate Market look like in the time of COVID?
Joseph, Greenwald and Laake has been representing clients in suburban Maryland and the District of Columbia for almost 50 years. With offices in Greenbelt and Rockville, Maryland, we have lawyers who focus their practices in diverse areas of the law, including employment and whistleblower actions, family law, estates and trusts, civil rights, business planning and commercial litigation, personal i
How To Best Choose A Lawyer In A Divorce?
Joseph, Greenwald and Laake has been representing clients in suburban Maryland and the District of Columbia for almost 50 years. With offices in Greenbelt and Rockville, Maryland, we have lawyers who focus their practices in diverse areas of the law, including employment and whistleblower actions, family law, estates and trusts, civil rights, business planning and commercial litigation, personal i
What are the Finances of a Divorce?
Joseph, Greenwald and Laake has been representing clients in suburban Maryland and the District of Columbia for almost 50 years. With offices in Greenbelt and Rockville, Maryland, we have lawyers who focus their practices in diverse areas of the law, including employment and whistleblower actions, family law, estates and trusts, civil rights, business planning and commercial litigation, personal i
What to expect in the initial meeting with your lawyer?
Joseph, Greenwald and Laake has been representing clients in suburban Maryland and the District of Columbia for almost 50 years. With offices in Greenbelt and Rockville, Maryland, we have lawyers who focus their practices in diverse areas of the law, including employment and whistleblower actions, family law, estates and trusts, civil rights, business planning and commercial litigation, personal i
How has COVID-19 affected Worker's Compensation Practice?
Joseph, Greenwald and Laake has been representing clients in suburban Maryland and the District of Columbia for almost 50 years. With offices in Greenbelt and Rockville, Maryland, we have lawyers who focus their practices in diverse areas of the law, including employment and whistleblower actions, family law, estates and trusts, civil rights, business planning and commercial litigation, personal i
Tips on Co-parenting in the COVID-era
Joseph, Greenwald and Laake has been representing clients in suburban Maryland and the District of Columbia for almost 50 years. With offices in Greenbelt and Rockville, Maryland, we have lawyers who focus their practices in diverse areas of the law, including employment and whistleblower actions, family law, estates and trusts, civil rights, business planning and commercial litigation, personal i
Who can become a Whistleblower? And How?
Joseph, Greenwald and Laake has been representing clients in suburban Maryland and the District of Columbia for almost 50 years. With offices in Greenbelt and Rockville, Maryland, we have lawyers who focus their practices in diverse areas of the law, including employment and whistleblower actions, family law, estates and trusts, civil rights, business planning and commercial litigation, personal i
What is a Prenup and who needs one?
Joseph, Greenwald and Laake has been representing clients in suburban Maryland and the District of Columbia for almost 50 years. With offices in Greenbelt and Rockville, Maryland, we have lawyers who focus their practices in diverse areas of the law, including employment and whistleblower actions, family law, estates and trusts, civil rights, business planning and commercial litigation, personal i
Can You Sue For Contracting COVID-19?
Joseph, Greenwald and Laake has been representing clients in suburban Maryland and the District of Columbia for almost 50 years. With offices in Greenbelt and Rockville, Maryland, we have lawyers who focus their practices in diverse areas of the law, including employment and whistleblower actions, family law, estates and trusts, civil rights, business planning and commercial litigation, personal i
How has COVID-19 impacted divorce cases?
Joseph, Greenwald and Laake has been representing clients in suburban Maryland and the District of Columbia for almost 50 years. With offices in Greenbelt and Rockville, Maryland, we have lawyers who focus their practices in diverse areas of the law, including employment and whistleblower actions, family law, estates and trusts, civil rights, business planning and commercial litigation, personal i
How, Why, & When To Sue The Police
In this episode Tim Maloney & Nick Bernard answer the following questions:
What laws allow individuals to sue the police for wrongdoing?
What sorts of wrongdoing by police is actionable?
How do these laws vary from state to state, and how is Maryland different from other states?
What are the differences between a private lawsuit against a police officer, and a criminal trial of a police offic
Introduction To JGL Law For You
Joseph, Greenwald and Laake has been representing clients in suburban Maryland and the District of Columbia for almost 50 years. With offices in Greenbelt and Rockville, Maryland, we have lawyers who focus their practices in diverse areas of the law, including employment and whistleblower actions, family law, estates and trusts, civil rights, business planning and commercial litigation, personal
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