Sarinia M. Feinman, Esq.
Sarinia M. Feinman is a Partner at Vetrano | Vetrano & Feinman LLC, where she focuses exclusively on family law—including custody cases and relocation issues, child and spousal support, enforcement and modification of agreements, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and equitable distribution.
Sarinia is a recognized leader in the legal community, having served the Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section in various capacities, most recently becoming Treasurer in July 2025. She also served as Immediate Past President of the Montgomery County Bar Association in 2023, having previously served as President in 2022. She is also a Past Chair of both the Family Law Section in 2014 and Young Lawyers’ Section in 2009.
In 2024, Sarinia was named a Main Line Today Top Lawyer, a recognition she has earned each year since 2017. She has also been consistently recognized as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer.
Sarinia also has many published works, including pieces for the Montgomery Bar Association, Sidebar Magazine, and PBA Pennsylvania FAMILY Lawyer.
Sarinia also brings her expertise to the screen—having recently shared valuable insights during a live interview on Mike Menninger’s show “Financial Planning Explained,” where she discussed financial aspects of family law issues with clarity and empathetic professionalism. See the interview here.
While Sarinia advocates for family-centric resolutions that prioritize long-term cohesion and emotional well-being, Sarinia is also a skilled and successful litigator when negotiation isn’t possible—a duality that ensures clients receive both compassion and effective legal advocacy.
Lindsay H. Childs, Esq.
Lindsay H. Childs is a Partner at Vetrano | Vetrano & Feinman LLC, whose practice centers on thoughtful, family-oriented representation in all aspects of family law, including divorce, custody, equitable distribution, support, and complex issues arising from evolving laws.
She is a certified Parenting Coordinator in Pennsylvania, qualified to help families resolve post-custody-order disputes through structured mediation and recommendation, reducing the need for further court intervention.
Lindsay currently sits on the Board of Directors for Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania, and also served as Chair of the Montgomery Bar Association’s Family Law Section in 2022, and President of the Doris Jonas Freed American Inn of Court from 2020-2021.
Lindsay is also active in legal education and advocacy. She frequently contributes scholarship and thought leadership—authoring articles on topics like the impact of Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Act on custody and support, children’s name changes, and alternative dispute resolution in gray divorces. Her work has appeared in PBA publications, and she authored Divorce in the Golden Years, published by the American Bar Association in 2020.
Further showcasing her outreach efforts, Lindsay appeared on a talk radio podcast—“Real Divorce Talk” with Dr. Sue Cornbluth—where she offered compassionate guidance on divorce basics, custody, support, and financial steps to help listeners navigate the legal landscape with confidence. Listen to the interview here.
In essence, Lindsay empowers families through strategic representation, collaboration, and litigation.
Pennsylvania recognizes both no-fault and fault-based divorce. No-fault divorce may be granted by mutual consent, or if spouses have lived separately for at least one year when one party does not consent. Fault-based grounds include adultery, desertion, cruelty, and indignities.
If one spouse does not consent to the divorce, Pennsylvania requires a one-year separation period (for separations after December 5, 2016). This is a key requirement for no-fault divorce without mutual consent.
At least one spouse must have lived in Pennsylvania for six months before filing for divorce.
Legal custody gives a parent the right to make important decisions for a child, such as education, healthcare, and religion. Physical custody relates to where the child lives and how parenting time is shared. Pennsylvania recognizes shared, primary, partial, and supervised custody arrangements.
Child support is determined using Pennsylvania’s Support Guidelines, which factor in both parents’ incomes, the number of children, and certain additional expenses such as childcare, medical costs, and sometimes private schooling.
Pennsylvania follows equitable distribution, which means marital property is divided fairly, though not always equally. Courts weigh factors like the length of the marriage, contributions of each spouse, earning capacity, and future financial circumstances.
Courts may award spousal support or alimony after considering the length of the marriage, each spouse’s income and earning potential, contributions to the household, and the standard of living during the marriage.
Yes. Under Pennsylvania law, grandparents (and sometimes other relatives) may petition for custody or visitation if it is in the best interests of the child. Grandparents’ rights may apply when a parent has passed away, when the child has lived with the grandparent, or when the parent–child relationship is disrupted.
Custody and support orders can be modified in Pennsylvania if circumstances significantly change—for example, if a parent relocates, loses a job, or if the child’s needs evolve. Courts will again consider the child’s best interests for custody, or the parents’ incomes for support.
While it is possible to represent yourself, family law matters are often complex and emotionally charged. An experienced Pennsylvania family law attorney can ensure your rights are protected, filings are done properly, and you receive fair outcomes in custody, support, or property division.
What is a Parent Coordinator?
A parent coordinator is a trained, court-appointed professional who helps implement the custody order and resolve issues about which the parents are unable to agree. They do not change custody orders but can make recommendations subject to court review. Parenting Coordinators can provide for a more efficient and cost-effective way to resolve minor parenting disputes.
