Divorce and Inheritance: What You Need to Know Before You Inherit

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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

Trouble Co-parenting? Watch This!

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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

Watch Carla Donnelly Speak About Divorce

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:  

Will Your Valentine’s Day Engagement Mean a Prenupt in Your Future?

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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

Which 50/50 Custody Schedule is Right for My Children?

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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

Five Reasons to be Thankful for Divorce

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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