Law in the Family

In episode 36 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems talks with Hillary Moonay, chair of the PBA Family Law Section, about her goals and agenda for the year. Hillary Moonay is a partner at Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel, LLP, in Doylestown, PA, where she serves as co-chair of the Family Law Department. She specializes in several areas of alternative disp...

In episode 35 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems talks with Melissa Kucinski of MK Family Law. She provides insight into the remedies and prevention measures clients can take to avoid parental abduction cases. Melissa Kucinski, founder of MK Family Law in Washington, D.C., focuses on international family law cases and specializes in high-conflict, cross-cult...

In episode 34 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems talks with Jonathan Cramer of Conrad Siegel. They discuss four (of 90) important changes in the recent SECURE 2.0 Act dealing with American retirement accounts. Jonathan Cramer is a partner and consulting actuary at  Conrad Siegel  in Harrisburg. With a focus on retirement consulting, Cramer assists family law...

In episode 33 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems talks with PBA Law Practice Management Coordinator Ellen Freedman. They discuss the issues, concerns and recommendations involved with establishing a surrogacy plan that protects your clients (and you), and how to approach the day you close out your career. Freedman assists PBA members with management issues a...

In episode 32 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems talks withAdam H. Tanker, a partner at Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP in Doylestown. They discuss recent swings in the cryptocurrencies market, how the industry continues to evolve and what changes he expects next. ⁠https://www.obermayerfamilymatters.com/2023/01/uncovering-hidden-digital-assets-in-...

In episode 31 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems talks with family law attorney Eliana Baer, a partner at Fox Rothschild in New Jersey. Eliana is an expert on the rabbinical court system, and discusses the nuance of this niche form of seeking resolutions within the Jewish faith, and the risks associated with it. Eliana explores this and other issues intersec...

In episode 30 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems talks with Mark Momjian. They discuss the evolving views of animal law and pets in divorce cases, as framed by the 20 year old case of DeSanctis v. Pritchard, whose decision and appeal have often been misunderstood when dealing with pets in family law cases. Mark A. Momjian is co-founder of Philadelphia-based...

In episode 29 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems talks with Aleeza Furman, a Philadelphia-based reporter covering litigation and courts for  ALM Media LLC⁠ . They discuss the candidates for Pennsylvania’s appellate court judicial races. Follow Aleeza on  LinkedIn  and  Twitter , and view her articles on  Law.com . *audio editing, voice over & music by ⁠N...

In episode 28 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems talks with Helen Casale. They discuss the Pennsylvania Superior Court decision in  Glover v. Junior , which addresses issues of asserting parentage and assisted reproductive technology contracts. Helen Casale is a shareholder at Hangley Aronchick Segal Pudlin & Schiller in Norristown. She concentrates her...

In episode 27 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems talks with Mark McCreary. Mark gives an overview of the legal and ethical issues surrounding artificial intelligence, including privacy, liability, and intellectual property. He explains how AI can impact the legal profession, especially regarding its potential for automation and its use in the decision-making...

In episode 26 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems talks with psychologist Christina Carson-Sacco. They discuss how to manage challenging personalities in divorce cases. Dr. Carson-Sacco is a clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience, co-founder of The Center for Neuropsychology and Counseling, a consultant to clinicians and other professionals, a...

In episode 25 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems talks with seasoned estate attorney Mary Kay Kelm. They discuss the common crossover of issues between estate litigation and family law, and what concepts family law attorneys need to be aware of for their clients. Mary Kay Kelm practices with Kilcoyne & Kelm, LLC in Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania. She conc...

In episode 24 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems talks with family law attorney Elizabeth Billies and constitutional law professor Randy Lee. They discuss how family law attorneys may not realize they are applying principles of constitutional law all the time. They also examine the recent Dobbs decision and other family law/constitutional law crossover issue...

In episode 23 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems talks with Philadelphia Councilmember Isaiah Thomas. NIL deals are still making waves in high school sports. Isaiah is already looking to support high school students who have NIL opportunities, to help them avoid pitfalls and predatory financial behavior. Isaiah speaks about his efforts, and why attorneys sho...

In episode 22 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems talks with Katherine Norton and Morgan Grey of Duquesne University’s School of Law. They're leveraging their experience in the law, and artificial intelligence/machine learning, to create a program that allows pro se custody litigants to bring better crafted custody appeals to the Superior Court. This prog...

In episode 21 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems talks with attorney Elizabeth Vaysman. Reproductive technologies and the law are both evolving at a rapid pace. Elizabeth helps decipher some of the concepts that make up the contracts that help people have families. Elizabeth is an attorney in the Family Law Department of Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippe...

In episode 20 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems talks with Michelle “Elle” Barr. She brings her deep knowledge of the use of Our Family Wizard as both a practicing attorney and as an education director for OFW. Elle’s insight is a must-hear for attorneys and clients alike who use OFW. Elle is an experienced court attorney with a demonstrated history of work...

In episode 19 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems talks with Mark Ashton. Mark has been a presence in family law for decades. He brings his analysis to the Seagraves case, a PFA that resulted in an indirect criminal contempt sentence of over 10 years, and discusses with us the unintended consequences a PFA can create in many areas of the law. Mark practices i...

In episode 18 of the Law in the Family podcast, cohosts and family law attorneys Aaron Weems & Anthony Hoover talk with Chelsey Christiansen. She was court-appointed to a contested adoption case, and ended up arguing before the Supreme Court on her birthday. Chelsey shares with us the unusual procedural and factual background of a contested trial and the impact of a party seeking custody of a...

In episode 17 of the Law in the Family podcast, cohosts and family law attorneys Aaron Weems & Anthony Hoover talk with incoming chair of the PBA Family Law Section, Darren Holst. They discuss his goals and plans for his year as section chair, and ways attorneys across the state can benefit from being involved in the section. Darren Holst is a partner with the Pennsylvania family law firm of H...

In episode 16 of the Law in the Family podcast, cohosts and family law attorneys Aaron Weems & Anthony Hoover talk with Section Chair Helen Casale. They discuss the release of a co-parenting video created and produced by the Section, as a resource for parents and attorneys to help develop better co-parenting relationships and better outcomes for children. Helen Casale is the 2021-22 chair of t...

In episode 15 of the Law in the Family podcast, cohosts and family law attorneys Aaron Weems & Anthony Hoover talk with Janine Dunlap Kiah from the SeniorLAW Center. The SeniorLAW Center is the only pro bono organization specializing in grandparent custody cases. Volunteer opportunities exist across the state from in-person pro bono representation to serving on the Center’s hotline to advise a...

In episode 14 of the Law in the Family podcast, cohosts and family law attorneys Aaron Weems & Anthony Hoover talk with Skip Persick about steps that family law attorneys can take in dealing with repetitive custody litigants. Lawrence J. “Skip” Persick focuses his practice on adoption, divorce, custody, support, dependency, and guardianship. Skip's experience also includes cases dealing wi...

In episode 13 of the Law in the Family podcast, cohosts and family law attorneys Aaron Weems & Anthony Hoover talk with Shelly Grossman & Carolyn Zack, about the Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act: HB 1366. The bill was unanimously passed by the state House last year and is currently awaiting action by the Senate Judiciary Committee. Shelly Grossman is a partner with Potts, Shoemaker, &amp...

In episode 12 of the Law in the Family podcast, cohosts and family law attorneys Aaron Weems & Anthony Hoover talk with Michael Chilcot, about the new Pennsylvania Support Guidelines that went into effect this year. They discuss some of the important changes to the guidelines, and some changes that might not be immediately obvious, but may have serious impacts on cases. Michael R. Chilcot, Jr....