For many people, the story of their divorce is a story of trauma and tragedy, often described as the worst thing that has ever happened in their lives. For those who wish to move on with their lives in a constructive way, it is often useful to rewrite and recast their divorce story....
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Parenting after divorce is always challenging, especially when your children act out. One big issue is handling children if they resist visitation with their other parent. Many factors come into play. Here are some questions to ask yourself which can help you determine the source of the problem and understand the reasons why your children are resisting contact with their Dad....
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As Graduation season is upon everyone this month, the attorneys at Sommer & O’Donnell would like to share some advice to those separated parents of the new grads. ...
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Getting divorced and exploring the realities of co-parenting ahead? This facet of life after divorce can be enormously complex and challenging for several good reasons....
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We understand the stress and anxiety everyone is feeling during this unprecedented time. We’re here to continue to answer your questions and field your concerns as closures and hourly changes are affecting all of our lives, on top of worry about our family’s well-being and safety. We received an email this morning with some helpful coping thoughts and a link to a timely Op Ed in the Baltimore sun that we thought could be useful to many. And we suggest using YouTube to your advantage with great stress relieving tips like this one....
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The Attorneys at the boutique Family Law Firm, Sommer & O’Donnell, are celebrating 1 year of being in business with a ribbon cutting and celebration on September 26, 2017 from 4-6 pm in coordination with the Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce. ...
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November is national adoption month, and one local adoption service center is using it as a platform to encourage adoptions and let adopted families know that help is available if they need it....
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The holidays may be hard to navigate for divorced families– especially in the beginning – know that you are not alone and that you and your children will adjust to the new normal as time goes on. Here are a few tips to help the transition for all members of the family be a little bit easier: Listen to your child’s concerns. Keep old traditions and start some new ones. Maintain the sense of family. Happy Holidays to you and yours from us. We are here to help in all aspects of family law. For more information call (717) 422-5209....
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As it stands now in Pennsylvania, separated spouses can file for Alimony Pendente Lite against the other spouse (usually through the Domestic Relations Section)....
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Divorce and Family Mediator There are times when spouses make decisions regarding their assets, which they later regret for a variety of reasons: They want the process over and done with. They are afraid of being bullied and think that being generous will make things easier. They want to avoid a big battle which could end up in court. They want to part on good terms because they will be co-parenting and they would prefer a friendly relationship with their former spouse. They feel guilty and think they should compensate their former spouse. Later on, they feel angry and realize that they should have been less generous. What can be done? In mediation couples will ask if, at a later date, they can go to court to make changes to their agreement. The truth is, the courts are not too happy to have people knocking at their door because they changed their mind. If the party can prove: Mental incompetency; ...
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