Divorce & Family Law

Divorce is one of the most difficult situations any person can face. Change, loneliness, tough decisions, uncertainty and financial anxiety all add to the pain associated with separation and divorce. And when children are involved, the stress can multiply. During this period, people need an attorney who understands what’s at stake and what legal steps to take so that they can move on with their lives.

Our attorneys have experience in virtually every divorce situation from complex cases involving family-owned businesses, pensions, hidden assets and unreported income to difficult child custody issues. We know the law and we know the system. We have experience prosecuting cases through the Domestic Relations and Divorce Master’s Offices, Trial Courts and Appellate Courts.

Although many divorces are contentious, there are many couples looking for a process with limited conflict and no court interventions. For these couples, our firm offers collaborative law, a movement new to Central Pennsylvania and brought here by Carol J. Lindsay. She is specially trained to guide clients through this alternative to litigated divorce, custody and support matters.

In the collaborative process, the client and his or her spouse, along with the attorneys, agree that the involved parties will make all decisions. An agreement is reached through face-to-face negotiations. During these meetings, information is freely shared and control is maintained over outcomes, which otherwise, in litigation, would depend on a court’s ruling. This alternative works well for couples looking for a respectful, constructive, creative and professional way to settle divorce and custody issues. Collaborative law also offers a degree of privacy not available in the court system.

No matter what the situation, our attorneys are here to provide sound legal advice and resolution. Our services extend beyond separation and divorce—we are experienced in a variety of family law matters as well, such as adoption and grandparents rights, and prenuptial agreements.

 

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