5 Mistakes People Make When Contemplating Divorce

People contemplating divorce should think ahead. Divorce is not something that should be entered into blindly.

Tips for Finding a Divorce Lawyer

The end of a marriage is usually an emotional milestone in a person’s life, and one where reliable, persistent and approachable legal representation is key to an equitable outcome. But with so many qualified divorce lawyers vying for your business, how do you choose one who you can believe in? Undoubtedly, you want an attorney [...]

Property Valuation Issues in a Pennsylvania Divorce

Property valuation issues frequently arise in a divorce. Although some property is easily valued, such as stocks and bonds, other property is much more difficult to value. This is especially true of unique property, where there is no intent to sell at the time of the divorce, where there is niche market, or where property [...]

Children Are Often the Victims in a Divorce

Children, especially young children, often believe a divorce is their fault. Parents involved in a divorce can find themselves focusing only on themselves, and forget that their children may be confused, hurt and scared.
Take the time to talk to your children, reassure them that everything is fine and that regardless of any differences between you [...]

No one won. Everyone lost.

Years ago, when I would return from a Family Court hearing, my husband would routinely ask me who won. Now he knows better than to ask me that. It’s not because I’d come home in defeat – in the majority of my cases, I get a favorable outcome for my client – but [...]

Divorce Is Not Just About You

Divorce is an emotional and upsetting time. People going through a divorce are often filled with grief, anger, nervousness, pain and uncertainty. At times like that, it is difficult to think of others. Particularly when children are involved, however, it is vitally important to your family that you focus on the big [...]

Collaborative Law Is Good for Divorces Involving Children

Divorce can be extremely emotional for children. The anxiety caused by watching parents fight can scar children for a long time. The litigation process is one way to resolve differences in a divorce, but the adversarial process takes its toll on everyone, especially children. It can also leave parents bitter toward each other, making it [...]