Words matter when it comes to family legal disputes. However, it’s not just the words that courts, lawyers or mediators consider that can affect the outcome of matters like divorce. The things that divorcing spouses say can have a dramatic impact on the outcome of...
5 benefits to mediating your divorce
People often imagine divorce as a battle in the courtroom with two angry spouses trying to win. Understandably, these impressions can make people fearful of the process, defensive and willing to do whatever they can to avoid "losing." Thankfully, this is not how a...
Tips for resolving child custody conflicts this holiday season
The holidays are stressful for parents who share child custody - particularly this year, as families also must work around school restrictions, adjusted work schedules and other upsetting situations. If this sounds like what you expect to experience in the coming...
Can my ex move away with my children?
Having to split time with your children as a result of a divorce can be painful. Often, parents experience considerable fear with sharing custody, particularly parents who do not trust the other parent. One of the biggest concerns people can have in this situation is...
Unemployment and other factors that can affect child support
Millions of Americans have lost their jobs and applied for unemployment benefits in recent weeks. And while job loss for anyone can be devastating, parents who must make regular child support payments can face additional challenges in this and similar situations. A...
Tips for discussing a prenup before remarrying
People often do things a little differently the second time they get married. They may have a smaller wedding, for instance, or decide to elope. People who are remarrying might approach marriage itself differently the second time around, as well. One thing many people...
Family law: a much-referenced term, but what does it mean?
The scope of so-called “family law” in Pennsylvania and nationally is well revealed by one online overview’s depiction of the subject as “a legal practice area that focuses on issues involving family relationships.” We provide practiced and tailored representation at...
Do grandparents have unfettered visitation rights in Pennsylvania?
The bonds that generally exist between parents and their children are instantly conceived, immeasurably deep and enduring throughout life. The same is often true concerning the relationship between a child and his or her grandparents. Millions of children’s lives are...
Collaborative law is now part of Pennsylvania divorce law
It is easy to feel like life is ending when it is time to seek a divorce. In some ways, life is ending; two people are looking to start plotting their own, separate paths. But the process does not have to make a mess of a caring relationship. Even spouses who no...
Is a mediated divorce right for you?
Many couples who choose to end their marriage want to do so as amicably as possible -- particularly if they are going to continue to be in each other's lives as co-parents or perhaps as business partners. They want to settle property division, support and child...
