Family Law

The High Swartz Domestic Relations team knows that every case is different, and the people involved in these cases may feel vulnerable and overwhelmed. Each of us 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.

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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.

Brittany M. Yurchyk

Brittany M. Yurchyk concentrates her practice in family law. Specializing in alternative dispute resolution, she also focuses her practice on equitable distribution, child custody, child and spousal support, abuse and domestic relations.

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

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

Termination of Child Support in Pennsylvania

October 7, 2019 No Comments

Termination of child support payments and when is a substantial and nuanced question we often receive as family lawyers. Child support payments contribute to a

Nothing is More Expensive than Hiring a Cheap Divorce Lawyer

September 18, 2019 No Comments

While it’s tempting to go with a divorce lawyer who can get it done as quick and as inexpensive as possible, it’s important to understand

Child Tax Credit

July 16, 2019 No Comments

How can the Child Tax Credit affect your divorce or separation in Pennsylvania? Most everyone going through a divorce is aware of the one major

The Mental Health Procedures Act

June 12, 2019 No Comments

The Mental Health Procedures Act (MHPA), despite its limitations, presents a way for teenagers to seek treatment for mental health issues. Up until a child

What does a Parenting Coordinator Do?

March 29, 2019 No Comments

WHO are parenting coordinators? Parenting coordination is a tool available to parties in contentious custody cases that aims to help the parties resolve minor disputes