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Family Law

As a local family law firm, we know that every case is different, and the people involved in these cases may feel vulnerable and overwhelmed. Each of our family law attorneys in our Doylestown and Norristown law offices has focused our practice on Family Law and Domestic Relations because we, each for our own reasons, felt the need to pay attention to the more personal and human side of law. We don’t work on cases, we work with people. We know that there may often be several different but related issues happening at the same time in your life, and that understanding Pennsylvania’s legal requirements as they relate to your situation can be daunting.

Don’t feel like you have to go it alone. Talk with a family law attorney at our law offices today.

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Family Law Attorneys

Mary Cushing Doherty

With a distinguished record of professional and community service, Mary Cushing Doherty has more than 35 years of legal experience in the area of family law. She concentrates her practice on all aspects of marital dissolution and family law issues.

Melissa M. Boyd

Melissa M. Boyd advocates in various areas including divorce, pre-nuptial and post-divorce agreements, child custody and support, equitable distribution, alimony, adoptions, protection from abuse and juvenile law.

Elizabeth C. Early

Elizabeth Early’s areas of specialization include divorce, custody, support, equitable distribution, pre and post-nuptial agreements and abuse matters. Liz also serves as a parenting coordinator court-appointed counsel and guardian for minor children.

Chelsey A. Christiansen

Chelsey A. Christiansen focuses her practice on litigation, family and juvenile law, child support, child custody, arbitration and child advocacy.

Family Law Blog

PFA in PA: Can I Expunge My Protection From Abuse Order?

February 6, 2020 No Comments

Expungement of a PFA Order in Pennsylvania is a question that Family Law Attorneys hear a lot. The answer depends on how far the Protection

Divorce Checklist

December 9, 2019 No Comments

Divorce is never easy, even more so if you have children involved. But if you’ve decided a divorce is the only way out, make sure

Tips for Helping Your Case for Child Custody in PA

December 6, 2019 No Comments

In the event that child custody has to be decided by a judge or arbitrator, you can help your own position by following these tips.

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

December 5, 2019 No Comments

Depending on your date of separation, the value of your marital estate and any award of alimony could be vastly different. In Pennsylvania, the date

Child Custody Scheduling Tips During the Holidays

November 21, 2019 No Comments

Here are 6 recommendations I share with my clients to ease the stress and lessen the risk for conflict regarding child custody during the holidays.

Date of Separation and What PA Courts Consider During a Divorce

November 17, 2019 No Comments

When I meet clients who are seeking divorce, they often casually tell me that their marriage “really” ended years earlier, they just stayed married legally.

529 College Savings Plans and Divorce in PA

November 11, 2019 No Comments

If this one simple condition isn’t specified in your child’s 529 College Savings Plan, it could be a disaster in the event of a divorce.

School Choice and Custody Issues

October 18, 2019 No Comments

“School choice” cases, as those cases are typically referred to by Family Law Attorneys, are difficult, fact-laden, and emotional. School Choice cases are made more