PA Support Modifications in the Time of COVID-19
May 14, 2020
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In light of the pandemic and its impact on employment and income, it is possible you are paying too much or receiving too little under
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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.
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Which Parent Gets the $500 Child Stimulus Payment and How Does It Impact Support?
April 30, 2020
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The CARES Act is distributing $500 stimulus payments for each qualifying child during the coronavirus pandemic. For those that are divorced, which parent gets it?
5 Tips for an Amicable Divorce
March 30, 2020
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It sounds like any oxymoron. An amicable divorce? It’s possible, by following these tips from Family Law Attorney, Elizabeth C. Early. Consider using a neutral
“Earning Capacity” and What It Means for Child Support Payments
March 15, 2020
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When a marriage is ending, one of the first issues that must be addressed is the amount of child support payments that must be paid.
Parental Alienation and What to Look Out For
March 13, 2020
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When a co-parent systematically manipulates your child to reject you, it is beyond terrifying. If the behavior is severe, it can have irreversible negative effects
Divorce Mediation – What You Can, and Should Expect
March 9, 2020
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Trust us, if you are going through divorce mediation, you need a family law attorney on your side. What is Divorce Mediation? Divorce mediation is
PA Act 21: Grandparent Custody and Third-Party Child Custody Law
March 1, 2020
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PA Act 21 expands grandparent custody and third party custody categories and adds to those able to request custody of a child through its courts.
Should Divorcing Couples File Jointly or Separately in PA?
February 26, 2020
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It’s not safe to assume that divorcing couples filing their income taxes one way over the other is better. In late March/early April, many divorcing
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12 High Swartz Attorneys named to 2020 PA Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars Lists
May 28, 2020
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2020 marks some impressive milestones and new additions to the
Coronavirus Pandemic Legal Services, Information, and Resources
March 23, 2020
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Update on 5/19/20 at 10am EST High Swartz is continuing
Guardianship Tracking System (GTS) Online Workshops for Spring 2020
March 6, 2020
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The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC) is offering a
Divorce Advice & Support: Second Saturday Workshop
February 4, 2020
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This popular workshop offers non-biased financial, emotional and legal divorce
Mary Cushing Doherty’s Observation About PA House Bill 1397
December 9, 2019
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On December 9th, 2019, Mary responded on behalf of the
Bucks County Bar Association to host “Phone Calls with Santa” Event
November 2, 2019
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For a $10 donation,* a member of the Bucks County