Let's Talk Family Law

In this episode of Let's Talk Family Law, Family Law Managing Partner Carolyn Mirabile discusses the new custody factors which recently went into effect as a result of Kayden's Law. Listen to this podcast and learn about the profound impact the new factors and their implementation will have on family law cases. Tune in to better understand how this new legislation prioritizes the issue of...

Join Family Law Partner Skip Persick as he guides you through the maze of child support calculations in Pennsylvania. In this podcast episode, Skip breaks down the complexities of the state's child support system, making it accessible and understandable for everyone involved. Skip provides resources and tips for how to calculation including how to access the state's child support calculato...

When navigating a divorce, whether to file joint income tax returns or separately as head of household can pose numerous questions. Decisions regarding deductions, extensions, and tax credits require careful consideration by divorcing individuals before they file their taxes. In this podcast episode, Family Law partner, Carolyn Mirabile delves into the intricacies of tax returns, the process of fi...

Pennsylvania has specific requirements when it comes to a prenuptial agreement. This agreement dictates certain things before you get married that aim to protect both parties. Family Law partner John Zurzola explains the reasons for getting a prenup and why it defines, discloses, and determines items and property in case of divorce. John then walks through the anatomy of a prenup and how to struct...

You and your spouse have agreed to an easy divorce, and you think it will be smooth sailing, however, there are a lot of considerations that need to be considered. In a divorce, alimony, property division, child custody, and child support, are just a few items that need to be considered and could be on a different timeline than the divorce.  Family Law partner Skip Persick walks through what you n...

Relocation is a change in the residence of the child that causes issues with the nonrelocating parent's ability to see the child. Parents may want to move with their children, but the Court doesn’t always allow it. In this podcast episode, Family Law partner John Zurzola talks about the impact of relocating a child and the process a court goes through. He walks through the different factors of...

In Pennsylvania, divorces can be considered a fault or no-fault divorce. Understanding which one you are filing for can have a huge impact on the divorce process.  In this podcast episode, Family Law partner Skip Persick walks listeners through how a fault and no-fault divorce works. He explains the process and reviews the different avenues a no-fault divorce can take.  

Divorce and child custody is always a strain for everyone involved. When you throw in one of the parties being a narcissist, it can cause even more issues. How do you deal with divorce and child custody? Join Family Law partner John Zurzola as he discusses tips and tricks for dealing with a narcissist during a divorce. With more than 20 years of experience in handling divorce, John has dealt with...

In a contentious custody case, you might want to catch your ex yelling at you or your child. Can you do this and then use it in court? This scenario falls under the Pennsylvania Wiretap Act and can be a violation if both parties do not consent to being recorded. Learn more about when it is considered okay to use a recording in this podcast episode with Family Law partner Skip Persick. Learn more b...

Filing joint income tax returns or separately as head of household during a divorce can lead to several questions. Deductions, extensions, and tax credits are all issues divorcing parties need to consider and decide before filing their taxes. In this podcast episode, family law partner Carolyn Mirabile discusses tax returns, filing for extensions and other important information you must understand...

Join Family Law partners Carolyn Mirabile and Skip Persick as they discuss how adoption and child custody could be affected by the Dobbs decision. Skip first looks at who has "standing" to fight for child custody including grandparents, step-parents and biological parents. Carolyn and Skip then delve into the details of the presumption of paternity. Through this episode, listeners will hear a...

Weber Gallagher’s Family Law partners Carolyn Mirabile and John Zurzola discuss the constitutional background in light of the recent Supreme Court decision on Dobbs and the effects. In this informative talk, John provides an in-depth timeline of how we reached the Dobbs decision and explains the constitutional background. Carolyn and John then review frequently asked questions and describe the imp...

Common law marriage is one of Pennsylvania’s most confusing legal topics. Does common law marriage still exist? If you are common law married, what are the proceedings to get a divorce? Family law partner Lawrence J. "Skip" Persick discusses the details involving common law marriage and what is important to know. Learn more by listening to this podcast on your favorite app.

What happens when a person turns 18 but they still need guardianship due to medical conditions? Family law partner Lawrence J. "Skip" Persick discusses the process of handling custody of an adult and what guardians need to know. He reviews different custody matters, financial implications, and more. Additionally, Skip talks about child support for an adult child who is attending college. Learn mor...

Meeting with your family law attorney for the first time can be daunting. How will this meeting go and what should you expect? Family law attorney Carolyn Mirabile talks about what questions you should ask your family law attorney during the first meeting and how to best prepare. Carolyn looks at frequently asked questions such as: Who will be working on your case? How much does the divorce cost?...

As a child is set to graduate high school, when does the child support stop? Does a child turning 18 effect a custody order? Family law partner Lawrence J. "Skip" Persick discusses how to handle your child support and custody order following the child's 18th birthday and graduation from high school. In this podcast episode, Skip explains the termination of a child support order and how parents sho...

When you are going to meet with your family law attorney, what should you bring? Family law partner, Carolyn Mirabile discusses which documents can help your attorney gain a better picture of the marital estate for the divorce in this Let's Talk Family Law podcast episode. These documents include tax returns, liabilities and bank account statements. Learn more about what you should bring to your f...

When filing for divorce, everyone always asks how much does it cost to get divorced and what makes divorce so expensive? In this Let's Talk Family Law episode, family law partner John Zurzola looks at the process, opportunities, and pitfalls that can make divorce expensive. He starts with how attorneys are paid and how you are charged for services. Learn more about what you need to know about the...

What is the difference between mediation, arbitration, and conciliation? How does each of these affect a family law case such as divorce or child custody? Who needs to be present during each of these proceedings? Learn more about what you need to know about mediation, arbitration, and conciliation by listening to this podcast.

Pennsylvania has issued new Child Support Guidelines that went into effect on January 6, 2022. In this episode, Family Law Partner, Carolyn Mirabile, discusses what you need to know about the updated Guidelines, including new increases, and how your child support case may be impacted by the new law. 

Do I have to pay a retainer fee to my family law lawyer? How does a retainer work, and is it refundable? Family Law Partner Skip Persick provides details on how a retainer works and what to expect. In this episode, Skip discusses how consultations work, the attorney-client relationship is established, what a fee letter is, and more.

Do you need an attorney for your family law case? How do you find the right attorney for you? When it comes to family law, it's essential to have the right attorney by your side to help make informed decisions. In this podcast episode, Lawrence J. "Skip" Persick provides tips on how to find the right family law lawyer for you. Learn more by listening to this podcast on your favorite app by clickin...

What is family law, and what does it include? Family law attorney Skip Persick discusses the basics of divorce, child custody, child support, and more. This episode provides information on what is included in a divorce, how to obtain protection from abuse orders, adoption, and marriage. Listen to this podcast on your favorite app by clicking the icon below, and share this episode with others who m...

How are child custody orders being affected during the COVID-19 pandemic? Family law attorney John Zurzola discusses custody litigation during the lockdowns, the timeline of cases, how lockdown ordinances affect custody agreements, and quarantine requirements. This episode provides examples of child custody procedures for Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties. John also d...

There are different avenues to adopt, such as step-parent, birth, grandparent, international, juvenile dependency and adult adoptions. Each family's road to adoption looks a little different. Join Weber Gallagher partner Lawrence "Skip" Persick as he sits down with partner Caitlin Goodrich to learn more about adopting. Caitlin provides a unique insight as an adoptive parent and her road to adoptio...