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ADR in the Golden Years: The Case for Using Alternative Dispute Resolution in Gray Divorces
Originally published in PBA Pennsylvania Family Lawyer, Volume 45, Issue No. 3, Fall 2023.
By: Lindsay H. Childs, Esquire
As a family law practitioner, you have likely heard the term “gray divorce.” It seems that there are an increasing number of programs regarding how to handle a divorce for …
Family Lawyer Discusses Name Changes for Adults and Children
Any time that someone wants to change their name, and the change is not due to a marriage or divorce, that person must file a petition with the court to seek permission for the name change. Due to a risk of fraud and the fear that some individuals may try to change their name to avoid credit…
I’m Not the Child’s Parent – Can I Obtain Third-Party Custody?
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Sometimes it is in the best interest of a child for a non-parent to have custody. This is particularly true when the child’s parents have mental health or substance abuse issues, are incarcerated or deceased. In Pennsylvania, third-party custody is a legal arran…
Using Alimony and Child Support as Qualifying Income for a Mortgage
A major factor to consider during the divorce process is how to handle the division of the marital residence. The parties may choose to sell the marital home and use their share of the profits as a down payment for their respective new homes. In the alternative, one party may wish to remain …
Main Line Family Lawyer Sarinia M. Feinman Assumes Role as President of the Montgomery Bar Association
King of Prussia, PA – January 7, 2022 —
Beginning January 7th, 2022, Sarinia M. Feinman, of Vetrano | Vetrano & Feinman, takes on the role of President of the Montgomery Bar Association.
The Montgomery Bar Association (MBA) held its annual business luncheon this afternoon at Normandy Farms i…
Appeals: The “Uphill” Quest for Justice
Previously Published in the July/August 2021 issue of The Pennsylvania Lawyer Magazine
The purpose of litigation is to correct a wrong; in other words, to attain justice:
Law . . . must be judged by the results it achieves, not by the niceties of its internal structure; it must be valued by …
Premarital Purchase of Real Estate – Pitfalls and Solutions
Thinking about purchasing a house with your significant other? If you are not married, you should consult with an attorney before making that commitment. Many people assume that if they purchase a home with their boyfriend or girlfriend, and the relationship later breaks down, the law will p…
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