AMM Law Partner and Family Law attorney Melanie J. Wender will serve as moderator for a Continuing Legal Education...
Celebrities Have Prenups – Do I Need One Too?
With yet another celebrity divorce making headlines, this time with Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner, there is more buzz on...
OPEN ADOPTION – WHAT IS IT?
In the state of Pennsylvania, there exists the concept of “open adoption.” The term itself sounds a little strange since...
What to Expect in Your Initial Meeting with a Family Law Attorney
Making the decision to contact a family law attorney to address your legal issues is understandably stressful, and can...
Don’t be a Grinch – Make the Holidays Enjoyable for Your Children Post Separation
The holiday season is in full swing with Thanksgiving and Hanukkah already passed and Christmas, Kwanzaa and New Year’s...
Holiday Custody Planning: The Time is Now
While it is not yet Halloween, it is already time to starting thinking about your winter holiday custody schedule. Thanksgiving...
Business Implications of Divorce
When a business owner gets divorced, the business is often the major asset subject to distribution. Accordingly, the business and...
For Children of Divorced or Separated Parents, Your Generosity and Flexibility Makes for a Happier Holiday
The holiday season can be a stressful time of the year, especially for children whose parents have recently separated or...
The Holidays Are Almost Here – Plan Ahead for Custody Considerations
It seems that Labor Day has just come and gone, but the snow is already moving in and the holiday...
Changes to Custody Law in Pennsylvania
On July 4, 2018, recent changes to the Pennsylvania custody law will go into effect. These laws take into account...
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Family Law Tip #4 – How much money can I take in a cash out refinance?
Prior to the tax act, taxpayers who required additional cash for a variety of reasons, including buying our their spouse’s...
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Family Law Tip #3 – Should I keep the vacation home?
In my prior installment of this series (Family Law Tip #2), I discussed the substantial reduction in the allowable amount...
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Family Law Tip #2 – How are the limitations on mortgage interest deductions changing?
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act includes a substantial change to the allowable amount of mortgage interest which is tax...
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act:Family Law Tip #1 – What is Happening to Alimony?
As everyone has heard by now, the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed on December 22, 2017, and...
Holidays Are Approaching – It’s Time to Think About Custody Schedules
Although the weather is just starting to change to cooler temperatures, the holiday season is fast approaching. Holiday displays are...
New Relief for Pennsylvania Residents With Out-of- State Civil Unions
Prior to Pennsylvania legally recognizing same-sex marriages, other states did offer same-sex marriages or civil unions. A problem for couples...
If Divorce is your New Year’s Resolution….
“The secret to change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the...
Tax Planning Already for Next Year? For those going through a separation or divorce, it might be the right time.
Most people believe that they have plenty of time before they have to start considering their 2016 taxes to be...
Breaking News – New One Year Separation Requirement Under the Divorce Code
On October 4, 2016, Governor Wolf signed into law new legislation that will change the separation requirement from a two...
Marrying again? Is a prenuptial agreement right for you?
The decision to remarry is not made lightly. Marrying a second time is oftentimes very different from a first...
When your Divorce Decree is issued, there is still work to do!
Few experiences in life are as emotionally challenging as divorce. It is not surprising that clients may focus on the...
Your Initial Call to a Family Law Attorney – It’s Going to Get Personal
By Elizabeth Fineman, Esquire As a family law practitioner, I’d like to share some information that could help prepare potential...
Be Careful of Social Media, Especially If You Are Going Through a Divorce or Custody Dispute!
By: Elizabeth J. Fineman, Esquire Social media use has become pervasive in modern culture. More and more people regularly engage in...
What do you mean there are two types of custody in Pennsylvania?
People are often surprised to find out from their domestic relations attorneys that there are two different types of custody...