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How to Modify Child Support in Pennsylvania

By Elissa C. Goldberg / February 22, 2018

The state of Pennsylvania vigorously enforces child support agreements. The state works under the assumption that child support payments are in place for the best interest of the child and that children should continue to receive the same level of financial support that he or she would have had if the family had stayed together.…

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Pennsylvania Divorce: Is mediation the right choice for you?

By Elissa C. Goldberg / February 6, 2018

Mediation is an approach to divorce that can save you time and, more importantly, money. When you choose mediation, you hire one mediator – not two lawyers – and you speak directly to each other, not through your attorneys. Common sense dictates that two people who negotiate directly with each other are going to proceed…

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Pennsylvania: Common Mistakes In High Asset Divorces

By Elissa C. Goldberg / January 30, 2018

Divorce is difficult, financially and emotionally. This is a given. Even in the most amiable of separations, the discussion of assets and debts can easily become clouded by feelings of guilt, anger, embarrassment, defensiveness, even vindictiveness. In marriages with high assets, emotions can be heightened. Typically, one of the spouses is more financially savvy than…

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