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Divorcees are getting grayer, according to a recent article in The Philadelphia Inquirer. The story featured perspective from Pittsburgh divorce attorney Candice L. Komar, who addressed the benefits of collaborative divorce, for seniors. Collaborative divorce is a way to work through the details of a divorce in a fair, cordial, quick and cost-effective manner. Komar, a partner at Pollock Begg Komar Glasser & Vertz LLC, often deals with complex issues in divorce, […]

Pittsburgh divorce attorney Brian C. Vertz shared his divorce tax law experience with attendees at the Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section’s 2018 Summer Meeting in Hershey, PA. Vertz, partner at Pittsburgh family law firm Pollock Begg Komar Glasser & Vertz LLC and co-author of the legal treatise “Frumkes and Vertz on Divorce Taxation,” moderated a plenary session on the impact of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017 […]

On December 31, 2018, the tax deduction for alimony will be ending under new federal tax laws.  If you are in the middle of a divorce, or thinking about it, you might want to sit up and take notice. As author of the legal tax reference Frumkes & Vertz on Divorce Taxation, I’ve been reporting on and teaching colleagues all about these changes. Here are some explanations why decisive action […]

PITTSBURGH — More amicable and affordable divorces may be in the future for more Pennsylvanians now that collaborative law, a process long accepted by the legal community, has been recognized and regulated by the state. The Pennsylvania Collaborative Law Act, part of H.B. 1644 sponsored by Rep. Kate Klunk, was signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf on Thursday, June 28. The new law creates a uniform standard of practice […]

One of the most common questions asked of a divorce lawyer is “How much is this going to cost?”  While your lawyer cannot ultimately control the cost of your case, here are five tips to help ensure your divorce is as cost-efficient as possible: If possible, work directly with your spouse. While you will need to rely on the expertise of your lawyer for many decisions, if you can agree […]

Nine Pittsburgh family law attorneys from Pollock Begg traveled to Seven Springs Mountain Resort for Allegheny County Bar Association’s 56th annual Bench-Bar Conference June 14-16. Pollock Begg attorneys pride themselves on being engaged members of the legal community and have garnered a reputation as industry thought leaders. Pollock Begg not only encourages attorneys to participate in professional development conferences, but also to lead at meetings, present research and actively engage […]