Carla Donnelly 
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
Are you ready for Halloween now that you are separated?
Now that the kids are back to school and you have read Back to School Tips for Divorcing Parents, it is time to co-parent during the school year. I have seen many school-related issues arise between parents. There are practical solutions that will help you and your children have a great school year. I highly … Read more
When you hear a couple is divorcing, one of the first questions people ask is “who is keeping the house?” Clients rarely ask the question that way. They more often ask, should I keep the house? Indeed, that is the better question because keeping the house is not always a good thing. Couples hardly ever … Read more
As the first day of school approaches, it is a good time to start planning for the new school year, especially when the parents are living separately for the first time. Here are some things to consider: The first day of school sets the tone for the school year. Figure out which parent has custody … Read more
In the middle of a discussion about what you are cooking for dinner your husband blurts out “I want a divorce.” Wow. Unexpected. Turns out, while you were focusing on planning your daughter’s birthday party and a fundraising project for the P.T.O., your husband cleaned out the bank account and rented a townhouse. He hands … Read more
Custody conflict does not have to ruin the fun of summer vacation. It would be impossible to decide which vacations dates you will want for every year until your children go to college. At the same time, you do not want to turn each summer into a fight over vacation dates. The key is to set parameters that allow both … Read more
I was so honored to receive the Lynette Norton Award , which is given each year to an attorney who excels in litigation and has demonstrated leadership in mentoring female attorneys. Here is the article from the From the Pennsylvania Bar Association: The Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA) Commission on Women in the Profession will present … Read more