The effective representation of clients in matrimonial, and other family law, matters requires both a technical knowledge of the law and an understanding of the significant impact—financial, emotional, and otherwise—such disputes have on all members of a family.
Learn more about our practice areas below.
In Pennsylvania, whether alimony is awarded, how much is awarded, and for how long it is awarded, is dependent upon 17 different statutory factors. We will let you know if alimony is an issue in your case. We will steer you through the procedural hurdles to get the results you seek.
If you have been involved in litigation and an appeal of the result is necessary, our team of experienced attorneys can help.
Pennsylvania is an equitable distribution state. This means that, in Pennsylvania, what your share of assets in your marital estate will be after a divorce depends on 11 different statutory factors. Our firm is dedicated to positioning you for the best presentation of your economic arguments and obtaining the division of assets in the most favorable manner possible.
If you own a business or hold business interests, and/or have tax matters which could develop based on your asset holdings, planning is essential.
Sometimes it is necessary to make a geographic move which will take one parent far away from the other. Where should the minor child/children live?
Our lawyers will perform calculations using Pennsylvania rules/guidelines and let you know the means by which to obtain proper support order, getting a fair result for you.
We have experience in providing collaborative approaches to settling all forms of family law matters.
In a custody dispute in Pennsylvania, there are 16 statutory factors which give guidance as to the best interest of the children. We can assist in either settling such issues or presenting the best arguments to a judge in order to obtain appropriate results for your situation.
The whole divorce process can be intimidating. We attempt to make a difficult time easier. Ending a relationship with a spouse is a challenge. Bringing order to chaotic situations is what our firm takes pride in accomplishing.
Our attorneys have participated as counsel in mediation matters. We also have a trained mediator as a firm member. This increasingly popular approach to alternative dispute resolution bypasses court involvement.
If you own substantial assets or have significant income, or both, it is especially advisable to obtain the protection of a pre-nuptial agreement. Our attorneys will assist you in coming to terms which are suitable to your circumstances.
Experienced members of our firm are available to provide private arbitration and have conducted hearings as triers of fact for divorcing couples seeking an alternative dispute resolution.
