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: I didn’t work during the… Read more »
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.
Pietragallo is pleased to announce that 22 lawyers have been named to the 2024 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars list. Super Lawyers is a service of Thomson Reuters legal division which compiles a list of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas. Each year, Super Lawyers select attorneys based on peer nominations and… Kerri Lee Cappella and Robert Weinberg to present to Estate Planning Council of Pittsburgh
Partner Kerri Lee Cappella and attorney Robert Weinberg will be co-presenting “Succession Planning: Premarital and Postnuptial Agreements as Divorce and Estate Planning Tools,” on behalf of the Estate Planning Council of Pittsburgh. Taking place May 16, this presentation will cover how prenuptial agreements are necessary in estate and succession planning and how to utilize premarital agreements… Read more »
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 good thing. Couples hardly ever… Read more »
On April 30, 2024, attorney Robert Weinberg took to the skies as a guest at the Civic Leader Flight hosted by the 171st Air Refueling Wing, Pennsylvania Air National Guard. By invite-only, guests partook in a flight in a KC-135 aircraft to learn more about the flight deck and air-refueling. The main purpose of… Read more »
Carla Schiff Donnelly authored “This Divorce Trend Is Becoming More Popular With Celebs – For A Good Reason,” which was published in Huff Post, on March 21, 2024.
As a child of divorce, I know there is nothing more heartwarming than when your parents can get along and co-parent well. No, you do not need to be besties with your ex. However, you owe it to your children to strive toward more cordial and respectful communications. Here are some tips: Use “please” and… Read more »
When I practiced family law in Georgia for 12 years, mediation or other forms of alternative dispute resolution were ordered in every case. Indeed, no judge would hear any nonemergency matter without litigants jumping through this required hoop. The courts scheduled multiple cases to be heard at the same time. While one case was being… Read more »
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 Prenuptial Agreement,” here are four… Read more »