Law in the Family

In episode 11 of the Law in the Family podcast, cohosts and family law attorneys Aaron Weems & Anthony Hoover talk with Jill Scheidt, a veteran family law attorney. She recently experienced one of the starkest examples of parental alienation. Jill takes us through the trial as we discuss the concept of parental alienation and how it can be approached in a custody case. Since 1992, Jill has pra...

In episode 10 of the Law in the Family podcast, cohosts and family law attorneys Aaron Weems & Anthony Hoover talk with Christina DeMatteo. Christina's career as a family law attorney has afforded her the opportunity to practice law in a range of law firms, from large firms to her current role as a solo/small firm. She shares with us her experience in building a thriving practice from scra...

In episode 9 of the Law in the Family podcast, cohosts and family law attorneys Aaron Weems & Anthony Hoover talk with Tracy Updike, Esquire, who specializes in commercial and consumer bankruptcy. They explore the financial and legal issues family law attorneys need to be aware of should their clients or their clients’ former spouses seek personal or business protections through bankruptcy. Tr...

In episode 8 of the Law in the Family podcast, cohosts and family law attorneys Aaron Weems & Anthony Hoover talk with Alex Langan, an attorney, financial advisor, and professor. Alex helps us better understand the impact cryptocurrency can have as an asset and ways family law attorneys can approach obtaining discovery, valuing, and generally what to look for if cryptocurrency is an issue – or...

In episode 7 of the Law in the Family podcast, cohosts and family law attorneys Aaron Weems & Anthony Hoover talk with Missy Boyd, a family law partner with High Swartz in Norristown, Montgomery County. They discuss discovery tools not often utilized by family law attorneys, including the use of Request for Admissions and the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act. Links: Rule 4014 -...

In episode 4 of the Law in the Family podcast, cohosts and family law attorneys Aaron Weems & Anthony Hoover talk with forensic accountant Mitchell Benson of Savran Benson about the Biden Tax Plan and infrastructure bill, and the impact of issues like the advanced child tax credit, PPP loans and tax enforcement, as well as the potential impact on changes to the corporate tax and capital gains...

In episode 5 of the Law in the Family podcast, cohosts and family law attorneys Aaron Weems & Anthony Hoover talk with Dori Green. Last summer, Dori wrote an article about the intersection of COVID vaccines and legal custody rights of parents. In a short period of time, much has evolved including preliminary approval of children under 12 years of age being vaccinated and interesting Orphans Co...

In episode 6 of the Law in the Family podcast, cohosts and family law attorneys Aaron Weems & Anthony Hoover talk with Mark McCreary, a data and privacy attorney with Fox Rothschild. Mark is an expert in this field and gives us insight into the world of data privacy, hacker attacks, and ransomware, as well as practical ideas and considerations to help secure our practices and client data. Join...

In episode 3 of the Law in the Family podcast, cohosts and family law attorneys Aaron Weems & Anthony Hoover talk with Brian Quinn. Attorneys deal with an incredible amount of mental health stress and family law attorneys are no exception. In fact, family law attorneys often endure secondary trauma — trauma that is “passed” from the client to the attorney — more than almost any other practice....

In episode 2 of the Law in the Family podcast, cohosts and family law attorneys Aaron Weems & Anthony Hoover talk with PB Family Law Section Chair, Helen Casale. They discuss her initiatives to reduce conflict between separated parents, improve the practice of family law and improve the physical health and mental health of family law attorneys in Pennsylvania. Helen Casale is the 2021-22 chair...

In episode 1 of the Law in the Family podcast, cohosts and family law attorneys Aaron Weems & Anthony Hoover talk with Catherine M. McFadden. Divorcing spouses do not like paying alimony. Even for a spouse who may be entitled to alimony, there are incentives to request financial consideration other than monthly alimony payments, which are often subject to termination or modification. They disc...