Divorce. Scary, right? Okay, so here’s the story, you say. “My spouse is threatening to file for divorce. I am really scared. All I can think is: ‘Where will I find the money to survive?’ We have always shared the expenses, both checks go into the checking account and together we just make ends meet.…
Read MoreThe “Collaborative Law Act,” which would amend Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of Pennsylvania statutes, is currently searching for a sponsor in the state legislature. The Act has been endorsed by the Pennsylvania Bar Association, but still needs a state legislator to introduce it in Harrisburg. While it is legal to practice Collaborative Law…
Read MoreDivorce has many causes. Yet the majority of my clients’ marriages seem to have failed for three reasons: A struggle for control, disputes over money or alcohol/drug addiction, or a combination thereof. Identifying the emotional sticky points is often key to successful legal negotiations. By control, I mean there is a power struggle in the relationship, typically…
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