Archive: Family Law

The Pros and Cons of Reducing Divorce Wait Time

Stephanie Stecklair, The Legal Intelligencer Prior to the 1980 amendments of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, parties were only able to obtain a divorce by establishing fault grounds under Pa.C.S. 23 Section 3301(a), i.e., desertion, adultery,… Read More

Posted: July 12th, 2016
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Balancing Different Manners, Needs of Colleagues

Stephanie Stecklair, The Legal Intelligencer (online) We are all familiar with the adage “happy wife, happy life.” Well, most weeks, I have not one or even two, but five wives. Let me explain. As the… Read More

Posted: May 13th, 2016
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Great Expectations: Tips for a Healthy Family Law Practice

Lisa Shapson, The Legal Intelligencer (online) There is a lot on the Internet and social media about healthy relationship splits and mediation, but what about the attorney in the middle of all this? How do… Read More

Posted: March 26th, 2016
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Untying the Knots in Clients’ Lives

Lisa Shapson, The Legal Intelligencer (online) As the city prepared for Pope Francis’ arrival last month, I had the opportunity to take my daughters to the “mother church of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia,” the Cathedral… Read More

Posted: October 15th, 2015
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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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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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