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In High-Asset Divorce, Mediation has Many Advantages

By Jennifer Gardella / September 20, 2019

High-asset divorces don’t have to go to court. In fact, there are many advantages to mediation over litigation, especially when significant net worth is at stake.  Here in Bucks County, PA many couples with significant wealth choose to use my mediation services for their divorce.   High-net-worth individuals (HNWI) are loosely defined in the financial services…

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Name Change in Pennsylvania: Why Change your name?

By Elissa C. Goldberg / August 23, 2019

You’ve been thinking about Name Change, but will legally changing your name solve the issue you wish to address? In Pennsylvania, as in most states, you can legally change your name for just about any reason – as long as you are not trying to avoid debt, liens, judgments, criminal charges, or other legal issues.…

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Pennsylvania Divorce: What is the legal date of separation?

By Elissa C. Goldberg / August 9, 2019

In separating property during a divorce, the date of separation is an important legal moment. It determines the difference between marital and non-marital property and debt. In Pennsylvania, there is no such thing as “legal” separation – you are either married or you aren’t. Still, determining a date of separation is important as it starts…

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