By nature, divorce can be, at best, a difficult and expensive process. From the inherent emotionality of child custody and relocation, to the complexities associated with the distribution of assets and spousal support, the legal costs of dissolving the marriage can leave each party with a fraction of the marital estate they created. Litigation costs…
As I write this, the court systems have been shut down for all but emergencies by the COVID-19 pandemic for the past eight weeks. In addition to the denial of case resolution and turmoil for children caught in limbo amidst their parents’ custody differences, the closure of courts has caused a reduction in revenue for…
One of the most frequently asked questions prospective clients ask when scheduling their initial consultation is, “what should I bring to our legal consultation?”. The list below is an example of what documents you can look to gather in an effort to make the most of your first meeting. Tax Returns Mortgage Statements Bank Statements…
When a marriage or relationship is dissolving, generally the primary concern for each party is what will happen with the children. The confusion, frustration and emotions often lead to so much tension that each party and even the children are significantly affected. Each case is different and your attorney’s job is to ensure that the…
Neither biology nor a piece of paper makes a parent. The act of loving and supporting a child unconditionally makes you a parent to a child whether natural born, adopted or as a stepparent. But, in the eyes of the law, as a stepparent, you are not the legal parent of the child. To become the legal parent of a child or children of your spouse, a stepparent must adopt the child.
On Tuesday, April 17, 2018, Shelly Grossman was a panelist at Mirror Mirror…Predicting Equitable Distribution & Alimony Awards, presented by the Family Law Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. One of five divorce masters on the panel, Shelly represented the Chester County approach to equitable distribution and alimony in a variety of fact scenarios. In addition to her…
On Saturday, January 13, 2018, Shelly Grossman was a panelist at Mirror Mirror…Predicting Equitable Distribution & Alimony Awards, presented by the Pennsylvania Bar Association at its Family Law Section Winter Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana. One of three divorce masters and judges on the panel, Shelly represented the view on equitable distribution and alimony from the…