February 16, 2024
Blog, Family Law Blog
By:
Carla Schiff Donnelly
For divorce lawyers, Valentine’s Day means two things: engagements and prenuptial agreements. While others are throwing away wilted roses and finishing off the last few chocolates from heart shaped boxes, divorce attorneys are fielding calls about prenuptial agreements. As I discussed in “Getting Married? Four Reasons Why You Need a... Read More
January 29, 2024
Blog, Family Law Blog
By:
Carla Schiff Donnelly
Pietragallo partner Carla Schiff Donnelly was trained in mediation years ago and has participated in more than 100 mediations. Mediation is one of the best tools to resolve a family law matter. She recently took a refresher course for mediators to further hone her skills and learn more techniques to... Read More
January 12, 2024
Blog, Family Law Blog
By:
Carla Schiff Donnelly
Divorce attorneys see an uptick in new client calls come January each year. Some bide their time in order to get through the holidays for the sake of the children. For others, the stress of the holidays can cause the straw that breaks the camel’s back. Many, however, see a... Read More
January 12, 2024
Blog, Family Law Blog
By:
Carla Schiff Donnelly
Your initial consultation with an attorney is your time, especially if you are paying for it. The goal of an initial consultation is to have the client leave with all of their questions answered and a game plan for moving forward in the short term. Getting Started We start by... Read More
December 20, 2023
Blog, Family Law Blog
By:
Kerri Lee Cappella
Year-end and the beginning of the New Year are good times to check in on your family law matters. Myriad events might be triggered as the calendar switches over. A little pre-planning can avoid unpleasant surprises or unnecessary emergencies later. We like to remind our clients of a few things,... Read More
December 6, 2023
Blog, Family Law Blog
By:
Carla Schiff Donnelly
Divorce and custody issues can make Christmas and other holidays stressful for parents. Children are very perceptive and will feel your stress. Here are some ways to lower your stress and survive the holidays: Focus on new traditions. Christmas will never be the same as it was when you were... Read More
October 9, 2023
Blog, Family Law Blog
By:
Carla Schiff Donnelly
Halloween has always been a special holiday for children, and parents enjoy reliving it through their eyes. However, divorce can put a damper on things if the parents do not plan ahead and work together. Here are some tips to help things go more smoothly: Decide who is doing what... Read More
October 6, 2023
Family Law Blog, Publications
By:
Carla Schiff Donnelly
Carla Schiff Donnelly authored “This Might Be Why So Many Celebrities Are Getting Divorced Right Now. Is there really such a thing as divorce season?,” which was published in Huff Post, on October 5, 2023. Read More Read More
June 16, 2023
Blog, Family Law Blog
By:
Charles Avalli
Taxes. Nobody likes dealing with them. However, they become especially relevant and important when planning your estate. Being aware of the applicable federal and states taxes that will be due can have an immense impact on what will remain to be distributed to your family and other beneficiaries. With taxes... Read More
May 26, 2023
Blog, Family Law Blog
By:
Robert D. Weinberg
Attorney Robert Weinberg provides insight as to how experienced family law attorneys can guide clients through difficult aspects of custody cases, especially thinking about and working with the various mental health professionals that are typically involved in these cases, and ultimately how to maintain a focus on the best interests of clients’... Read More
