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When a child has unique needs, sharing those details with your family lawyer is one of the most important steps you can take. Whether your child has a diagnosis, disability, or requires specialized care, we want to understand: Their medical needs and medications IEPs or 504 plans and educational supports Therapeutic routines or behavioral interventions Sensory sensitivities or emotional considerations

In Pennsylvania, there are 17 legal factors that courts review when determining whether alimony is appropriate — and if so, how much. But in practice, there are a few that tend to stand out most in the minds of judges and decision-makers: 1️⃣ Length of the Marriage: The longer the marriage, the greater the likelihood and duration of alimony. 2️⃣

For better or for worse, mental health and counseling are frequent topics of conversation in the offices of family law attorneys and in family law courtrooms. It comes as no surprise. As a family dissolves and possibly reconfigures in the process of divorce and/or custody, the stability of the all involved takes center stage. For many clients, however, it can

When we hear the words “prenuptial agreement” or “prenup,” most of us think of wealth, celebrities, or even unreasonable demands we’ve seen in the movies. Prenuptial Agreements have had the misfortune of being seen as unromantic, fatalist, and unseemly. However, a prenuptial agreement – or a contract entered into before marriage that outlines the rights and obligations of both spouses

Ask any family law attorney what clients want to know most and you’ll likely hear the same answer. Clients generally have two burning questions: “How long will this take?” and “How much will this cost?” You’ve probably asked your attorney these questions at one point or another and received a decidedly equivocal answer. To both of these questions, the honest

Nobody plans their married life assuming the marriage will end. Nobody opens a joint checking account with their spouse with the intention of eventually divvying it up the termination of their marriage. Indeed, quite the opposite is true. Most people make life choices about their careers, lifestyles, and even retirement savings, based on the idea that their marriage is a

The beginning of a new school year may not just be nerve-racking for your child – it can also be nerve-racking for you and your co-parent. Here are some tips for co-parents to help you adjust: 1. Talk to your co-parent (whether in person, on the phone, or via email) regarding everyday arrangements that must be accounted for. Having a