September 3, 2026
Blog, Family Law Blog
By:
Carla Schiff Donnelly
I have been practicing Family Law for more than 25 years and just recently completed my first annulment case. The Court annulled the marriage, finding that it had been induced by fraud. When I researched the issue, the vast majority of the cases were from the late 1800s and early... Read More
June 17, 2026
Blog, Family Law Blog
By:
Robert D. Weinberg
The worst moments in a divorce or separation process often occur during the physical separation of the parties. In Pennsylvania, parties can be legally separated but remain in the same residence. This dynamic has pros and cons; one benefit is that the status quo remains in place until further decisions... Read More
February 12, 2026
Blog, Family Law Blog
By:
Carla Schiff Donnelly
Stay-at-home parents and homemakers often ask whether they will have to get a job after divorce. The short answer is no — the court cannot order you to get a job. However, the reality is more nuanced. Depending on the support you receive and your financial needs, working may become... Read More
June 19, 2025
Blog, Family Law Blog
By:
Carla Schiff Donnelly
Parents often tell me that their individual therapist, former marriage counselor, or even their child’s therapist should have an opinion about the outcome of their custody case. They’ll ask why the judge cannot just speak to the therapist themselves so that they can let them know what they think is... Read More
March 21, 2025
Blog, Family Law Blog
By:
Kerri Lee Cappella
On March 20, 2025, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court recognized “Intent-Based Parentage” as a pathway to legal parenthood in the Commonwealth. In the landmark decision of Glover v. Junior, the court recognized previously unavailable rights of parentage for non-biological parties in cases in which a child was conceived through assisted reproductive... Read More
September 18, 2024
Blog, Family Law Blog
By:
Robert D. Weinberg
“It didn’t happen if there isn’t a document to prove it.” This proposition is a little bit like “possession is nine tenths of the law.” It sounds good and frequently applies, but it isn’t as absolute as it sounds. In any divorce and custody case, the testimony of the parties... Read More
September 6, 2024
Blog, Family Law Blog
By:
Kerri Lee Cappella
When parties separate in anticipation of divorce, there are several key financial considerations that must be addressed at the outset. Who’s staying in the residence? Who’s paying support to whom, what, if anything, do we do with the marital assets and debts while the case is pending? Interim relief is... Read More
June 19, 2024
Blog, Family Law Blog
By:
Robert D. Weinberg
Whether it is from TV shows, movies, or stories from friends, people who are unacquainted with the divorce and custody process often come to initial consultations with attorneys with certain expectations that are, well, based on myths. Here are the most common myths that have made the top five list:... Read More
May 30, 2024
Family Law Blog, Publications
By:
Carla Schiff Donnelly
Carla Schiff Donnelly was recently featured in “We’re Divorce Lawyers. These Are The 6 Qualities We look For In A Romantic Partner.” which was published in Huff Post, on March 29, 2024. Read More
May 7, 2024
Blog, Family Law Blog
By:
Carla Schiff Donnelly
When you hear a couple is divorcing, one of the first questions people ask is “who is keeping the house?” Clients rarely ask the question that way. They more often ask, should I keep the house? Indeed, that is the better question because keeping the house is not always a... Read More
