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 »
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 »
Robert Weinberg authored “Pennsylvania’s Hottest Case is: Belke v. Belke (Pa. Super. 2022)” published in Pennsylvania Family Lawyer, Winter 2022, Vol. 44, Issue 4.
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 »
Kenneth J. Horoho, has been appointed to the Neighborhood Legal Services Association (“NLSA”) Board of Directors. NLSA is a non-profit organization that provides civil legal representation for the poor and disadvantaged in Allegheny, Beaver, Butler and Lawrence Counties. It is part of a statewide network of legal service providers servicing all of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties.
Kenneth Horoho will moderate the Allegheny County Bar Association’s program entitled “The Surveillance of a Spouse” on November 14, 2022. He will be joined by speakers Phillip DiLucente of Phil DiLucente & Associates, LLC, The Honorable Anthony Mariani of Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Criminal Division, and Larry Forletta of Forletta Consulting and Investigative… Read more »
On October 18, 2022, Robert D. Weinberg presented on Avoiding the Parental Trap to the Children’s Issues Subcommittee of the Family Law Section of the Allegheny County Bar Association. This panel discussion stemmed from an article he authored entitled Avoiding the Parental Trap, which appeared in the Summer 2022 Volume of the Pennsylvania Family Lawyer. The… Read more »
Partner Kerri Lee Cappella presented “Strategies for Improved Outcomes in Co-Parenting Cases,” to the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Ms. Cappella currently serves as the Chapter’s President-Elect and will begin her term as President in July, 2023.
Kenneth Horoho presented remarks during the Tribute to Chief Justice Max Baer at the Duquesne University School of Law Alumni Dinner on October 14, 2022. The Chief Justice was presented with the Most Distinguished Alumnus Award. “After Judge Baer got elected, he was assigned to the Family Division. He enjoyed the Family Division. He saw… Read more »
While no two divorces are alike, high net worth divorces often have complex financial issues that require specific expertise. Think about it, if you had a parent who thought they had cataracts, you would not suggest they go see their internist. A neighborhood ophthalmologist that treats all sorts of eye diseases would be better. However,… Read more »