“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.…
Read MorePennsylvania 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…
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