Family Law Issues and Unmarried Couples

Unmarried couples are, by definition, not married.  So although they may act like married couples, live like married couples, have families like married couples, in some ways the court system treats them differently. Unmarried couples who end their relationship and...[Continue reading]

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]

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]