As we approach the end of the school year, most parents are thinking about summer vacation. However, if the parents live in different...

It’s Saturday night, well, more like 2:00 a.m. on Sunday morning. You sit alone in an empty, dark room, retracing every step of the night...

Under Pennsylvania law, grandparents may have the standing to initiate a custody action or receive specific custodial time. As we see parents grapple with addiction and other issues, grandparents have been stepping in more frequently to help care for children and provide more than just occasional babysitting. As a result of these issues, it is not uncommon to see grandparents intervening in a custody case or seeking visitation. In Pennsylvania, before anyone can file a custod

The process for obtaining a name change has become more and more common. We have seen an increase in name changes for transgender...

As a family law attorney, I often say that adoption day is one of the only times there is crying in the courtroom and that is a good thing. Helping parents adopt is rewarding and an important role to play. One of the most common forms of adoption is stepparent adoption. Typically, adoptions take place through the orphans’ court of your local county. Typically, adoption is a two-step process. First, the parental rights are terminated and then the adoption takes place. Terminat

Since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020, there has been an increase in instances of domestic violence. As people were confined to...

If you’re an avid US Weekly or E! News reader, you’re certainly familiar with celebrity prenups. When a couple is getting married or divorced, there is speculation on whether they have a prenup and what it might contain. Essentially, a prenuptial or premarital agreement governs each spouse’s rights and responsibilities in the event of a separation or divorce. It can also govern rights related to inheritance. While these agreements are often associated with the wealthy, they c

If you are considering separation or divorce, the sooner you talk to an experienced attorney, the better.

The choices made during this time can drastically affect the course of your divorce. Here are some important factors to consider.

While every person or family is different, there are common themes that trigger the need for estate planning. We will review some of the mor

It’s an exciting time of year! Everywhere you turn, people are buzzing about their New Year’s resolutions, and the positive changes...