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Pennsylvania: How much time from mediation to divorce decree?

By Elissa C. Goldberg / April 16, 2019

“How quickly can I divorce after mediation?” is a common question from potential clients. Right after, “How much will it cost?” In a sense, the answers to both questions are the same: It depends on how committed each party is to a fair resolution through mediation. In previous blogs, I’ve written about divorce and mediation.…

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Pennsylvania Family Law Changes 2018

By Elissa C. Goldberg / December 31, 2018

Pennsylvania family law changes in 2018 significantly impacted the rights of persons divorcing or adopting, and their children. Looking backward over this past year, here are a few statewide and federal legal changes that will affect divorce law, support calculations, custody, alimony and guardianship. Collaborative Law Act. I always feel that sitting at a table…

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Can a Pennsylvania mediator help you divorce faster and cheaper?

By Elissa C. Goldberg / December 7, 2018

Mediation: The choice to divorce often comes after a long, agonizing period of evaluation. The decision is often accompanied by internal pressure to proceed as quickly as possible. Balancing the emotional impetus and the legal process of divorce is a significant part of any family lawyer’s practice. Can mediation speed things up? Absolutely. Mediation, a…

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