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Posted: January 21, 2020

Parental Mental Illness in Child Custody Cases

Mental illness affects many parents and is often something that people are afraid to talk about. However, mental illness can be managed well with proper treatment. If you have a mental illness you’re probably wondering if it will impact your…

Posted: December 16, 2019

When Will the Court Issue a PFA Order?

If you have been the victim of domestic violence or are a defendant in a domestic violence case in Pennsylvania, a protection from abuse (PFA) order might be issued in your case. This type of order has serious implications for…

Posted: November 10, 2019

How to Get More Visitation Time with My Child

Nothing is more important than your child. If your custody and visitation plan doesn’t feel fair or doesn’t allow you the amount of contact you need with your child, visitation schedules can be changed. It’s important to ask for a…

Posted: October 3, 2019

Deciding Between Legal Separation and Divorce: Which Is Right for You?

When a marriage is broken, divorce or legal separation are pathways to creating a resolution. There are pros and cons to both options; finding out about each process is important before choosing a direction. Understanding Legal Separation A legal separation…

Posted: September 25, 2019

Estate Planning After a Divorce

Ending a marriage a difficult process and can leave you feeling completely drained. Once your divorce is finalized, however, you need to then turn your attention to estate planning. You need to plan how your assets will be distributed, and…

Posted: September 11, 2019

What to Expect at a Divorce Settlement Conference

The decision to divorce is often much easier than deciding how to divorce. Figuring out how to divide marital assets and handle custody issues can be extremely difficult. The divorce settlement conference is your opportunity to reach an agreement that…

Posted: August 30, 2019

How Does Mental Health Affect My Pittsburgh Family Law Case?

Your mental health is every bit as important as your physical well-being, and we’re fortunate to live in a time when there are treatments and therapies that address these issues. Still, no matter how diligent and responsible you are in…

Posted: August 26, 2019

Does the Length of My Marriage Affect My Pennsylvania Divorce?

Divorce in Pennsylvania can be an emotionally draining, legally complicated process. It may ease some of the strain when you understand some of the basic concepts and have a general idea of what to expect. One of the key issues…

Posted: June 17, 2019

Is Alternative Dispute Resolution an Option in Your PA Divorce?

When you contemplate divorce, you may imagine you and your spouse sitting on opposite sides of the courtroom. You may worry that you will be in and out of various hearings, letting your lawyers battle it out before the judge….