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So you’ve made the difficult decision – the relationship is not working, and you and your spouse need to part ways. What’s first – do  you file for divorce? How do you get separated? For clients already facing a difficult time, figuring out the le…

When going through a custody and visitation case; whether it is part of a divorce or not, the court will generally appoint what is called a Guardian ad Litem (GAL). This person is an attorney who has taken special training who is being assigned to…

Recently we have been seeing a lot of information coming out about Grey Divorce. So, being curious, I looked into what exactly a Grey Divorce is, and realized that I have been actually assisting with Grey Divorces for my entire career.  Put simply…

Even after your divorce case is final, the work may not be done. Our clients are often surprised that everything may not be over just because the divorce has been signed. The emotionally draining process of exchanging information, settlement negot…

Sometimes co-parents are able to work out terms and schedules that work for them and their family, without having the court involved. In these cases we are often asked – “Do I still need an attorney?” It’s always advisable to have an attorney revi…

Yesterday, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled to overturn the Bill Cosby prosecution and immediately release him from prison. This ruling has left many wondering what happened and for good reason; the path to this decision was very convoluted an…

As of July 1, 2021 it is legal for adults to possess up to 1 oz of marijuana in Virginia. Many are excited about this change in the law; however, it does come with a few caveats. As with most new laws there are a lot of questions about how this wi…

What a family looks like has been rapidly changing over the past few decades—no longer do we have a common family and are more turning to modern family structures. Beginning in the 1960s and accelerating significantly since then, changes in marria…

If you and the other parent do not agree on a big decision that can impact your child, it can lead to serious issues. Whether you are divorced or not, making decisions regarding your child is generally a joint process. Most of these decisions are …