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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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Mediation I Don’t Want a Divorce so Why Should I Mediate?

By Elissa C. Goldberg / March 29, 2016

Mediation in divorce can be the simplest way to re-establish communication, stay out of court and preserve privacy. Divorce, like marriage, is what you make of it, and is dependent on factors like compatibility, temperament and personality type. For a spouse who does not want a divorce, resistance may feel the only way to take…

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Can Divorce Lawyer Represent Both Parties

By Elissa C. Goldberg / February 9, 2016

Can one divorce attorney represent both parties in Pennsylvania? Every client through my door is worried about the cost of divorce. One common question goes something like this: “We are still on good terms, though we are divorcing. We’d like to minimize the cost of the divorce. We’ve worked everything out. Can we just hire…

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