Carla Donnelly 
When you are happily married, you may decide to place inherited assets into joint names. When your marriage is over, will you regret doing so? Before you inherit, read this. Your inheritance is your separate property whether you inherited the funds before, during or after your marriage. However, while there can be some exceptions, if you … Read more
Many separating or divorcing parents have trouble with co-parenting. Indeed, parents in intact households do not always communicate well. Add to that the strife of the breakdown of the relationship and it is no wonder parents struggle. I see poorly written emails and text messages on a regular basis. Parents talk past one another rather … Read more
Recently, GH&A Attorney, Carla Schiff Donnelly, appeared on KDKA radio and Facebook Live talking about divorce with Divorce Expert Nan Cohen. Periodically, Cohen calls upon Donnelly to contribute to her show and provide insight into the divorce process. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbL_d95jSDw Hear her speak previously:
For divorce lawyers, Valentine’s Day means two things: engagements and Prenuptial Agreements. While others are throwing away wilted roses and finishing off the last few chocolates from heart shaped boxes, divorce attorneys are fielding calls about Prenuptial Agreements. As I discussed in “Getting Married? Four Reasons Why You Need a Prenuptial Agreement,” here are four … Read more
You are both good parents and want to spend equal time with your child. You are now faced with the question of which schedule will work best for your child. There are several things to consider. Consider your child’s age. Older children benefit from longer stretches with each parent and fewer transitions. Teens often do … Read more
Why a Blog? When my daughter was three, she asked me what I do at work. She knew I spent a lot of time “at work” but did not know what that meant. I did not think she was old enough to understand what it means to be a divorce lawyer. After thinking about, I … Read more
You do not need to be wealthy to need prenup. What you do need is something you want to protect. Ask yourself— Is my income much higher than my fiancé’s? If the income disparity between you is great or you anticipate that your income will grow at a much faster rate, you have exposure for … Read more
Divorce attorneys see an uptick in new client calls come January each year. Some bide their time in order to get through the holidays for the sake of the children. For other, the stress of the holidays can cause the straw the breaks the camel’s back. Many, however, see a new year as time to … Read more
Divorce and custody issues can make Christmas and other holidays stressful for parents. Children are very perceptive and will feel your stress. Here are some ways to lower your stress and survive the holidays.
Divorce is distressing, so it may seem odd to think about being thankful. However, representing parties in divorces for so many years, I have witnessed a tremendous amount of gratitude. Here are some reasons to be thankful: Your support system. I never cease to be amazed by the support systems many clients rely upon during … Read more