Family Law

“What does it mean to be a good parent (in custody cases)?”

2023/05/30

Attorney Robert D. Weinberg discusses being a good parent relating to custody cases in the Lawyers Journal. His article “What does it mean to be a good parent (in custody cases)?” was published in Volume 11, July 30th, 2023. You can read the entire article on page 9 here.

Working with Mental Health Professionals

2023/05/26

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’ children throughout any litigation process…. Read more »

Summer Vacation: Top 7 Tips For Divorcing Parents

2023/05/18

Custody conflict does not have to ruin the fun of summer vacation.  It would be impossible to decide which vacations dates you will want for every year until your children go to college.  At the same time, you do not want to turn each summer into a fight over vacation dates.  The key is to set parameters that allow both… Read more »

Coparent Communication

2023/03/16

Parenting is as rewarding as it is challenging. In this video attorney Kerri Cappella discusses co-parenting after separation, even under the best of circumstances, takes those challenges to another level. Effective, respectful communication between parties reduces tensions between them and helps children adapt to the changes in their lives.   Source

The Application of Ice Ice Baby to Custody Litigation Strategy

2023/03/16

Many readers will recall the sagacious approach to life challenges postulated by Vanilla Ice in his seminal (only?) hit song, Ice Ice Baby: “If there was a problem, yo, I solve it (check out the hook while my DJ revolves it. Ice ice baby too cold, too cold).” (Citation omitted). How on earth could this… Read more »

Divorce Decrees Must Now Reference Termination of Beneficiary Designations

2023/02/28

Devotees of the probate code are well aware that 20 Pa. C.S. Section 6111.2 provides that if a former spouse passes away and is either divorced or grounds for divorce[1] have been established, then any beneficiary designation by the deceased ex-spouse in favor of the surviving ex-spouse is deemed ineffective unless the deceased ex-spouse makes clear in an… Read more »

Which 50/50 Custody Schedule is Best for My Child?

2023/02/15

You are both good parents and want to spend equal time with your child. You are now faced with the question of which schedule will work best for your child. There are several things to consider. Consider your child’s age. Older children benefit from longer stretches with each parent and fewer transitions. Teens often do… Read more »

High Net Worth Divorce

2022/12/20

Pittsburgh family law attorney Ken Horoho talks about high net worth divorce, such as the case of NFL superstar Tom Brady and his ex-wife, Gisele Bündchen. In this podcast, Mr. Horoho talks about the importance of prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements, and having a financial planning team in place to protect the interests of both spouses…. Read more »

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