Mediation vs. Collaborative Law
What is the difference between mediation and collaborative law? The best place to start would be to simply define both terms generically. Mediation is commonly defined as “an intervention in a dispute in order to resolve it.” Collaboration is “the...[Continue reading]
Filing Taxes During Divorce Proceedings
It is the beginning of a new year and before you know it, your income taxes will be due. I do not offer tax advice when approached with tax questions, except to say, “You should discuss that with your tax...[Continue reading]
Divorce & Extended family or friends
So, you have decided to divorce your spouse. Does this mean you have to divorce your in-laws, your mutual friends and people that you have known together as well? As with the majority of things in the legal realm, the...[Continue reading]
Terms included in mid-nuptial agreements
Before I dive into what is included in a mid-nuptial agreement, it is probably best to define, “What is a mid-nuptial agreement?” It is a marital agreement between spouses who are already married. Although these types of agreements are not...[Continue reading]
How to Talk About a Prenuptial Agreement
If you are planning to spend the rest of your life with someone, you owe it to both parties to have conversations about what your future spouse thinks should happen with your assets and income if you end up divorced...[Continue reading]
Do Custody Agreements Move If the Parents Do?
There are two types of custody in Pennsylvania: 1) legal custody; and 2) physical custody. Legal custody includes making decisions for children, such as health and medical concerns, religious determinations and educational decisions. Physical custody addresses where and with whom...[Continue reading]
Estate Planning Basics
“Death is not the opposite of life, but a part of it.” (Haruki Murakami) Most of us do not want to think about dying. However, it is an inevitable part of our existence. And preparing for the inevitable is an...[Continue reading]
Divorce Over 50 Years of Age
There is a trend occurring in our society where divorce as a whole is declining. However, people over the age of 50 are seeing an increase. Several years ago, there was a 1 in 10 chance of a person going...[Continue reading]
Getting Divorced Really Stinks
I have had clients, friends and family members remark that I can discuss divorce in a very matter-of-fact way and that since I practice family law on a daily basis, maybe the personal aspects of divorce don’t bother me. I...[Continue reading]
Three Types of Divorce in Pennsylvania
There are two or three types of divorce in Pennsylvania, depending on how you categorize them. The two main categories are fault-based divorce and no-fault divorce. There are two different “paths” for no-fault divorce. I cannot go into all the...[Continue reading]