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Advice for 2017 Graduation
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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Co-Parenting Tips for Divorced Parents
Co-parenting after a split is rarely easy, especially if you have a contentious relationship with your ex-partner. You may be concerned about your ex’s parenting abilities, stressed about child support or other financial issues, feel worn down by conflict, or think you’ll never be able to overcome all the resentments in your relationship....
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Your Last Will and Testament
in Estate Planning, News
How important is it to have a Will? If you don’t have a Will, state law will decide who inherits your “stuff” without considering who you wanted your “stuff” to go to. However, by preparing a Will, your wishes as to who will receive your estate will be followed, giving you control of how the property you worked hard to accumulate will be divided upon your death. What to include in a Will and what to avoid including in a Will can become extremely stressful. To help you avoid any pitfalls with your Will and determine what can or can’t be part of your estate, work with the attorneys at Sommer & O’Donnell who have years of experience in Family Law including the preparation of end of life documents. Give us a call today to schedule a consultation to discuss your Last Will and Testament....
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Adoption center celebrates National Adoption Month
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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A New Normal: Divorce and the Holidays
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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The changing legal landscape in Pennsylvania Support law.
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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Regret your divorce agreement?
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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Don’t let divorce destroy your retirement.
Between 1990 and 2010, the divorce rate among individuals 50 and older doubled, according to the National Center for Family and Marriage Research at Bowling Green State University in Ohio. In part because of increased longevity, late-life breakups now account for one in four divorces....
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Prenup? That’s Good News!
in Family Law, News
Your wedding day is only a few months off and your fiancé nervously mentions that he would like a prenuptial agreement. You are taken off guard....
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Co-Parenting Success: After Divorce
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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