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…
Read MoreMediation: 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…
Read MoreDivorce mediation is a particular specialty in the larger field of mediation. In Pennsylvania, mediators are not certified, so be sure to examine the background of a mediator you intend to hire for your divorce. As the name implies, mediation is the process of finding a median, or midpoint, where two parties in conflict can…
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