Dear Clients and Friends, If you’re like most people, you’ve probably read stories about celebrity divorces, seen their dirty laundry aired in public and maybe even breathed a sigh of relief that you’re not in that boat. But even if you’re a relative nobody, your privacy can … [Read more...] about Protecting your privacy in a divorce proceeding
Family Law
Stepdad who fought for shared custody must now pay support
Dear Clients and Friends, You know the old saying, “With privileges come responsibility?” A Pennsylvania case illustrates that this is particularly true in custody disputes, especially when you’ve fought really hard for parental privileges. In that case, a man married a … [Read more...] about Stepdad who fought for shared custody must now pay support
Issues to consider with shared custody
Dear Clients and Friends, California and a number of states are moving toward some form of “shared” or “joint” custody as a baseline when determining parental arrangements after divorce. In other states, these may be arrangements that a judge decides upon or which parents … [Read more...] about Issues to consider with shared custody
Mediation in Divorce Matters
Dear Clients and Friends, Commencing a Divorce matter always involves the formalities of a court filing and handling the paper work needed prior to a final judgment being officially entered. Between complying with these formalities the parties can choose one of these … [Read more...] about Mediation in Divorce Matters
Relocating after a divorce
Dear Clients and Friends, People move for many reasons - a promising career opportunity, to be closer to a new romantic interest, having a rural vs an urban life style…. Whatever the reason, relocating can be more complicated if you are a divorced parent. The biggest issue … [Read more...] about Relocating after a divorce
Recommendations on buying a house with another before you remarry
Dear Clients and Friends, A growing number of divorced people are buying a house with a new partner to whom they are not yet married. In some cases, the couple plan to marry, but as a result of their current divorce and other complications they’re not able to arrange … [Read more...] about Recommendations on buying a house with another before you remarry
