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The Importance of Powers of Attorney for Unmarried Couples

Posted on November 16, 2023November 16, 2023

Love knows no bounds, and in today's diverse world, couples often choose to live together without formalizing their commitment through marriage. While this choice is entirely personal, it comes with certain legal and financial implications that are often overlooked. One...[Continue reading]

Will collaborative divorce fail if parties are not honest?

Posted on October 19, 2023October 19, 2023

The simple answer to this question is “Probably.” In a collaborative divorce, the parties and their attorneys commit to full disclosure of information that is relevant to the parties in their decision-making.  The issues up for discussion may include divorce...[Continue reading]

What Judges Consider in PA Child Custody Cases

Posted on February 2, 2023February 2, 2023

When parents no longer wish to cohabitate and raise their children together, whether married or not, they will need to determine parenting arrangements for their children. They will also need to determine how parenting decisions will be made. This can...[Continue reading]

Estate Administration Basics

Posted on December 8, 2022December 8, 2022

When a loved one passes away, it can be a very stressful and emotional time. If you have been named Executor (Executrix) or Administrator of their estate, that is an added responsibility to handle during an already difficult time. I...[Continue reading]

You Cannot Disinherit Your Spouse in PA – Unless They Consent

Posted on September 15, 2022September 15, 2022

The idea of our freedom to dispose of our estates as we wish is right up there with baseball and apple pie as an American ideal.  With a few limited exceptions, you can leave your assets to anybody you choose...[Continue reading]

Keeping the Children’s Best Interests First

Posted on August 4, 2022August 4, 2022

Divorce is not easy on any of the parties involved. But it can be especially hard on children who are part of the equation. Some people stay married because they are concerned about the potential impact of a divorce on...[Continue reading]

Cohabitation agreements

Posted on July 7, 2022July 7, 2022

Are you living with someone but not married? Cohabitation covers a wide range of situations, but the basic scenario is two people who are not married to each other living together.  If you want to live with your significant other,...[Continue reading]

Mediation vs. Collaborative Law

Posted on March 31, 2022March 31, 2022

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

Posted on February 24, 2022February 24, 2022

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

Posted on January 27, 2022January 27, 2022

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]

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