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Name Change in Pennsylvania

By Elissa C. Goldberg / January 14, 2019

Name Change is commonly part of divorce, but that is not the only reason people want to change their name. Very common reasons are: The desire to retake a maiden name or previous name after or during a divorce. Changing a legal name to a name that one has already used for a significant length…

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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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Recently divorced or separated holiday survival

By Elissa C. Goldberg / December 24, 2018

Recently divorced or separated holiday survival. Separation or divorce can make holidays very difficult. Strategizing to avoid painful custodial exchanges or conversations with extended family can help. Even if you have not given much thought to minimizing awkward situations, you still can arm yourself to reduce the post-separation holiday blues. If you have children, start by…

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