Challenges to Divorce Agreements
Can you challenge the validity and enforceability of a Marital Settlement Agreement? If so, on what basis and with what probable result? A Marital Settlement Agreement is the legally binding contract between you and your spouse that contains all of...[Continue reading]
What about Attorney’s Fees in Divorce?
If an attorney is representing you in a divorce, custody and/or support action, you will need to pay him or her. Most attorneys (including me) charge an hourly fee, so the total fees depend on the amount of time your...[Continue reading]
Why I Limit My Practice Areas
I cannot be all things to all people and will not try to do so. The practice of law is a huge field and it takes years of practice, after finishing law school, to be competent in a single area...[Continue reading]
Who is a Divorce Master?
A divorce master is an attorney who works for the county, or contracts with the county, to make recommendations in divorce actions. Generally, divorce masters have experience practicing family law and are familiar with the Divorce Code. Some divorce masters...[Continue reading]
Why I Practice Family Law
People (especially attorneys who don’t practice family law and don’t want to practice family law) sometimes ask me why I practice family law and if I like it. The short answer is that I believe my personality makes me well...[Continue reading]
How Will Your Divorce Proceed?
The answer, as with so many legal questions, is “it depends.” It depends on how you and your spouse want your divorce to proceed. You are the only two people who can control the process you use to resolve the...[Continue reading]
Priorities in Divorce
I believe that prioritizing is an important part of decision-making. We must decide what is most important, or most urgent, or what must be done first to effectively move on to other tasks. Without determining the order in which things...[Continue reading]
My Approach to Practicing Law
I emphasize providing “effective and efficient legal services.” That means I want to do everything necessary to serve my clients and accomplish their goals. I do not want to take unnecessary actions or make my clients incur unnecessary expenses. I...[Continue reading]
When to Consult an Attorney
You should consult an attorney as soon as you think you might need legal help. You can save a lot of stress and anguish by finding out early on if you have anything to worry about and whether you can...[Continue reading]
The Central Pennsylvania Collaborative Law Community
Central Pennsylvania, including Harrisburg, Hershey, Carlisle, York and surrounding areas, has a thriving collaborative law community. This community includes collaborative attorneys, divorce coaches and financial professionals. The Collaborative Professionals of Central Pennsylvania (CPCP) focuses on educating the public and other...[Continue reading]