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Collaborative Law Act in Pennsylvania needs Sponsor

By Elissa C. Goldberg / May 10, 2016

The “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…

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Reasons for Divorce are Few and Many

By Elissa C. Goldberg / May 4, 2016

Divorce 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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Wills and Estate Planning Prince died without a Will

By Elissa C. Goldberg / May 2, 2016

Dying without a Will and Estate Plan is one of the worst things you can do to your heirs. News from the Associated Press last week and today that the Minnesota court has appointed an executor for Prince’s estate because his sister says he has no known Will is astounding. Estate law is different in…

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