Carla Donnelly 
Recently, Attorney Carla Donnelly appeared on the KQV Radio Show “Dealing with Divorce” hosted by Nan Cohen. She talks about getting started with your divorce, custody issues and what happens at an initial consultation. Listen in! Nan Cohen is recognized as the go-to person on separation and a divorce expert. On the air with “Dealing with … Read more
Your initial consultation with an attorney is your time, especially if you are paying for it. The goal is to have the client leave with all of their questions answered and a game plan for moving forward in the short term. Getting Started I will start by my asking some introductory questions so that I can understand what prompted you to seek … Read more
You do not need me to tell you whether you are in midst of a high conflict custody case. If your co-parenting relationship with your ex is frustrating you on a daily basis, what you do need is a survival guide. Forget the Good Will Custody Bank Ordinarily, you can “bank” good will with the other … Read more
Is mediation right for my divorce? When I practiced family law in Atlanta, Georgia, the court required parties to mediate issues before a judge would hear them. That is not the case here in Western Pennsylvania other than for custody issues in Allegheny County, which are handled without the lawyers present. That said, parties can always … Read more
Pittsburgh – Carla Schiff Donnelly, a Principal in the Pittsburgh-based family law firm of Gentile, Horoho & Avalli, P.C. (GHA) has been named to the 10 Best Family Law Attorneys in Pennsylvania by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys. The American Institute’s Family Law Division recognizes excellence of practitioners in the field. The “10 … Read more
The stress of divorce can cause you to make some big financial mistakes. Face it, it is hard to think clearly when you are scared, angry, frustrated and/or worn down. You are getting unsolicited advice from those around you or you are isolated and do not know where to turn for advice. Here are five mistakes … Read more
I am discussing custody transitions for children because, as hard as divorce can be on the parents, it can be even harder on the children. Only the parents can control how much their children will be impacted by the divorce. Over the years, it has been clear that the one of the hardest aspects of … Read more
On February 20, 2018, I appeared on the KDKA Radio Show Divorce Total Talk hosted by Nan Cohen answering listeners’ questions about divorce. Listen in! Listen to a prior show.
Your divorce still is not over but you do not want to rent. Can you purchase a house instead? Can you get a mortgage during your divorce? The law does not necessarily prevent a party from buying a home while the divorce is pending. The bigger questions are the source of the funds for the down … Read more
While Facebook, Instagram and other social media sites are a great way to connect, whether it is good for those in the process of “disconnecting” depends on how you play the social media game. How to be a social networking “loser” Think that anything you post is private—There is no privacy when it comes to … Read more