Divorce Mediation v. Arbitration: What You Must Know
No two families are the same. Similarly, the best way to solve a dispute for one family may not be viable or realistic for another. If you are contemplating divorce…
Marriage & Divorce: Just What Do Americans Want?
Because of the blog’s topic, we are fed a lot of reported news on the state of marriage and divorce in 21st century America. Three topics seem to be headlining…
When Love Becomes Isolation: How to Help a Loved One in a Controlling Relationship
I want to talk today about a situation that often goes unnoticed until it’s nearly too late. Maybe someone close to you – a mother, sister, friend, or someone you’ve…
Dear Brave One: You Deserve to Be Heard Even When It Feels Like No One’s Listening
To the teen reading this right now:We know you’re scared.We know you feel like no one will believe you.And we know that even the thought of speaking up feels like…
Braving the Storm: Why Coming Forward is the First Step Towards Healing
There’s something so incredibly powerful about telling your story. It’s an act of reclaiming your power, your voice, and your right to a future free from fear. But we understand…
Au Revoir | Pennsylvania Family Law
I wasn’t around for the inception of the Pennsylvania Family Law Blog, which I believe dates to 2006. In fact, I really wasn’t much of a believer that this form…
Divorce and Getting Child Support
By Tracy Achen, Divorce Coach Getting child support established during a separation or divorce is important. After all, both parents have a responsibility to support their children. Unfortunately, this is…
U.S. v. Rahimi – The Discussion Continues
My recently retired colleague, Mark Ashton, wrote a great analysis of the U.S. Supreme Court case, U.S. v. Rahimi, and posed some interesting questions about where future challenges related to…
The Complications and Concerns of Gray Divorce
I recently talked with family law attorney Robert Salzer on the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s “Law in the Family” podcast about “gray divorce” and the considerations related to parties divorcing later…
A Conversation About Parent Coordination
It has been a quick seven or so years since parent coordination was reintroduced by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. When it was brought back in its current iteration, it immediately…












