I start this blog post with a confession. I am a collector. I collect all sorts of things, vintage wristwatches, fountain pens, 1940’s Hall refrigerator ware, vinyl records, and probably a few other things I can’t think of...more
As fall descends upon Pennsylvania thoughts turn from shore and mountain vacations to shorter days, cooler nights, a return to school, and football! So, what does football have to do with divorces? Say you or the business you...more
I credit my wife with the idea for this post. In a bit of a round-about way, she directed me to an article on state-by-state divorce rates. The raw data is from the National Center for Health Statistics. The article is on...more
You and your spouse have agreed to an easy divorce, and you think it will be smooth sailing, however, there are a lot of considerations that need to be discussed. In a divorce, alimony, property division, child custody, and...more
In Pennsylvania, divorces can be considered a fault or no-fault divorce. Understanding which one you are filing for can have a huge impact on the divorce process. In this podcast episode, Family Law partner Skip Persick walks...more
In just about every divorce I have handled there has been a house to address, in lawyer-language, “disposition of the marital residence."...more
Just about any time a client receives a decision they find anything short of a 100% victory, that client say to me: “File an appeal!” What clients need to understand, however, is that it is easier said than it is to actually...more
Not long ago I wrote a blog and recorded a podcast on common law marriage. I recently came across a decision of Pennsylvania’s Superior Court that has significance for the LGBTQIA+ community....more
Join Weber Gallagher’s Family Law attorneys for an interactive discussion concerning LGBTQIA+ family law issues and important steps you need to take in a post-Dobbs era.
Our attorneys, Carolyn Mirabile, Lawrence “Skip”...more
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I am not sure why, but I have noticed a recent uptick in questions dealing with what I will call “pet custody.” Usually, I hear the caller or emailer out and then offer that it is almost always more cost effective — meaning...more
What is the difference between mediation, arbitration, and conciliation? How does each of these affect a family law case such as divorce or child custody? Who needs to be present during each of these proceedings? Learn more...more
Do you need an attorney for your family law case? How do you find the right attorney for you? When it comes to family law, it's essential to have the right attorney by your side to help make informed decisions. In this...more
What is family law, and what does it include? Family law attorney Skip Persick discusses the basics of divorce, child custody, child support, and more. This episode provides information on what is included in a divorce, how...more
School Openings and Child Custody -
We live in unpredictable times. Schools are opening, schools are closing. One week they’re using a hybrid model for learning, the next week it’s completely virtual — forcing us to be...more