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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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Divorce Court How to be your best self in Pennsylvania courts

By Elissa C. Goldberg / April 25, 2016

Over the years, I’ve noticed some plaintiffs or defendants come across with more legitimacy in the courtroom than others. Judges, of course, are trained to listen to the facts and apply the law. But they are also human, and so can read a thousand verbal and nonverbal cues. Sometimes, much may depend on how believable…

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