BKW Blog

What Did I Commit to: A Celebration or a Marriage?

Jennifer Dumin, The Legal Intelligencer (online) Throughout America’s history, same-sex couples have stood before their families and friends and made declarations of love and commitment. I have attended commitment ceremonies over the last two decades… Read More

Posted: September 14th, 2015
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How to Settle a Custody Case at the Outset

Lisa Shapson, The Legal Intelligencer (online) A close colleague once told me that he always attends the initial divorce conference or hearing with a completed property settlement agreement in the hope that the parties can… Read More

Posted: August 14th, 2015
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Paternity and Parentage in Same-Sex Marriages

Jennifer Dumin and Lisa Shapson, The Legal Intelligencer One year and one day after same-sex marriage became legally recognized in Pennsylvania, some friends exchanged vows. These newlywed wives want a child and are planning to… Read More

Posted: July 14th, 2015
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Should ‘Lost Cause’ Payor Really Have Custody of Child?

Lisa Shapson, The Legal Intelligencer (online) On May 29, the president signed into law the Rape Survivor Child Custody Act, permitting grants to states that allow the mother of any child conceived by rape to… Read More

Posted: July 1st, 2015
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Superwomen!

Kudos to Joni Berner, Margaret Klaw, Megan Watson and Lisa Shapson on their continued selection to the list of Super Lawyers® — The Top Attorneys in Pennsylvania. BKW attorney Jennifer Dumin is also a superwoman,… Read More

Posted: May 18th, 2015
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In Joni We Trust

Congratulations to Managing Partner, Joni Berner, who was unanimously appointed as Vice Chair of the Cedar Crest College Board of Trustees.

Posted: May 15th, 2015
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Our Distinguished Advocate

Our Distinguished Advocate

Partner Megan Watson was honored with a Distinguished Advocate award tonight at the Support Center for Child Advocates’ annual benefit at the Crystal Tea Room in Philadelphia. The award was presented by SCCA Executive Director,… Read More

Posted: April 22nd, 2015
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