Whether you grew up watching 90210, Real World or MTV Beach House, today’s modern families are evolving beyond what was even in the 1990’s considered abhorrent or abnormal family life given that these shows addressed such topics as homosexuality, bisexuality, AIDS, drugs, addiction and abortion. Same sex
Read more →In keeping with other States, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, by the stroke of Governor Tom Wolf’s pen, signed into law the Pennsylvania Collaborative Law Act, on June 28, 2018. This action by the Governor served to recognize the validity of this alternative divorce process. Collaborative Law is
Read more →HE SAID: I want my kids 50% of the time. SHE SAID: Over my dead body! Be careful what you wish for! Our court system is overloaded with parents who would rather entrust their children’s lives to a perfect stranger in a black robe, rather than figure
Read more →Divorce is on the rise among adults 50 and older. The Philadelphia Inquirer recently featured the Second Saturdays workshops for seniors, and those approaching retirement, held by experts from Collaborative Law Professionals of Southeastern Pennsylvania. “We present alternatives to court, and people feel relief and empowered. We run
Read more →One of the key tasks in a divorce is identifying the marital versus the non-marital assets of the divorcing couple. To obtain a better understanding of the key issues involved regarding marital versus non-marital assets, David Anderson, principal of David Anderson & Associates, a Philadelphia forensic accounting
Read more →“Will you still feed me; will you still need me when I’m sixty-four?” The Beatles tune “When I’m sixty-four,” recorded in 1966, foreshadowed a growing trend of marital instability among Baby Boomers in the United States. Wikipedia defines “gray divorce” as the demographic trend of an increasing
Read more →Are you interested in learning more about Collaborative Divorce? The Montgomery Bar Association recently featured Ellen S. Fischer, Esq. in their Ask a Real Lawyer segment. Ms. Fischer was asked to explain what collaborative law is, and if there are any collaborative lawyers in Montgomery County. She
Read more →There’s a New Sheriff in town, and that Sheriff is a hybrid. Traditionally, people contemplating Divorce had one choice: each side hires a Family Lawyer and they begin the arduous, expensive, exhausting and sometimes pointless process of litigating Custody, Support, Alimony, Division of Property, etc. in a
Read more →How many times have data heavy presentations made you wince? Particularly in an anxiety heavy meeting where discussions about marital property division discussions will take place. More people are visual (rather than auditory or kinesthetic) learners, so the presentation of numbers seems natural to the creators. But
Read more →1. Find a quiet, private place to listen. Hallways, shared offices, and other busy places are not conducive to active listening. In a quiet spot you’ll be better able to focus your whole attention and create a non-threatening environment. Collaborative meetings require quiet and peaceful settings. 1.
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