Infrastructure and Indigenous Engagement
As a divorce and family law attorney, I often begin consultations by asking clients to share their stories. Some aren't sure where to start, so I encourage them to begin wherever it feels comfortable—whether that's the...more
How are child support obligations affected when formerly married couples reconcile numerous times? When do children of the marriage become independent? In a recent case heard by the Supreme Court of British Columbia, the...more
Anytime a person is considering filing for a divorce, it is an important decision. There are families, finances and emotions involved in the process. Even when a divorce has been filed, the filing party can request a...more
"My spouse and I are separated, but we are discussing reconciliation. If we do reconcile, how does this decision affect me?" When faced with a divorce, this is a common question, and it is important to have an...more
The anxiety, acrimony and expense of a no-fault divorce may diminish after a new state law takes effect in December. Act 102, signed by Gov. Wolf earlier this month, rolls back the waiting period for a divorce from two...more
In an August 31, 2015, Non-precedential Opinion, Semulka v. Semulka, the Pennsylvania Superior Court ruled that the parties' reconciliation did not void a previously executed divorce settlement agreement. Since the agreement...more
Maximizing the stability of marriage while minimizing the damage of divorce should be the goal of divorce law in Pennsylvania. Sadly, the intent is there, but the effect is not....more