Family Law

Why is the “Date of Separation” important in a divorce

Why is Establishing the “Date of Separation” important in a divorce?

Depending on your date of separation, the value of your marital estate and any award...

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Child Custody Scheduling Tips During the Holidays

Here are 6 recommendations I share with my clients to ease the stress and lessen...

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529 College Savings Plans and Divorce in PA

If this one simple condition isn't specified in your child's 529 College Savings Plan, it...

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School Choice and Custody Issues

“School choice” cases, as those cases are typically referred to by child custody attorneys, are...

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Nothing is More Expensive than Hiring a Cheap Divorce Lawyer

While it's tempting to go with a cheap divorce lawyer who can get it done...

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Child Tax Credit

How can the Child Tax Credit affect your divorce or separation in Pennsylvania? Most everyone...

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The Mental Health Procedures Act

The Mental Health Procedures Act (MHPA), despite its limitations, presents a way for teenagers to...

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What does a Parenting Coordinator Do?

WHO are parenting coordinators? Parenting coordination is a tool available to parties in contentious custody...

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Alcohol Abuse and Custody: What Safeguards are Available?

A straightforward custody case can be made extremely complex and contentious when accusations are raised...

I Need a Family Law Attorney for my Pennsylvania Divorce/Support/Custody Case – Where Do I Even Begin?

I Need a Lawyer for Family Law for my Pennsylvania Divorce/Support/Custody Case – Where Do I Even Begin?

Many individuals involved in a lawsuit realize at one point or another that they need...