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When parents share custody but disagree on where their kids should go to school, court intervention may be required. Whether a parent asks the court to choose a school or requests sole legal custody to make educational decisions on behalf of the children, it can take months to resolve the issue. Pollock Begg Associate Megan A. Delvecchio outlines the planning and information needed to navigate the lengthy process without stress […]

The collaborative law process is empowering to both clients and attorneys. Discovering ways to break communication barriers and zero in on both parties’ needs and desires in each case is satisfying. What’s not to love about a process that helps clients, but also yields creative and concrete dividends for the collaborative professionals? From teamwork, to snacks with a purpose to watching families begin to heal, collaborative law provides numerous ways […]

Interior designer and house flipping reality TV star Christina Hall recently took issue when her ex-husband, Ant Anstead, petitioned the court for full custody of their son rather than attempting to resolve co-parenting challenges privately via a mediator. Many couples facing contentious divorce and custody matters can benefit from the privacy and control mediation affords, according to Pollock Begg Partner Heather Trostle Smith. The mediation process guides spouses or parents […]

In a recent article on moms.com, Pittsburgh family law attorney Joseph R. Williams shares suggestions for easily divvying up expenses beyond child support with your child’s other parent. Co-parents can pave the way for a cordial relationship by doing a few simple things to improve communication: Keep documentation of all expenses to avoid miscommunication between parents. Having a paper trail helps avoid conflict. Discuss expenses with your ex prior to […]

Pollock Begg Partner Stephanie L. Jablon, a collaboratively trained and certified family law attorney, aggressively works to amicably resolve a variety of cases and has seen alternative dispute resolution options become increasingly popular. However, few clients take advantage of the full collaborative divorce process, according to Jablon and may be missing out on many of its benefits. Misconceptions about how collaborative divorce works may be behind clients’ slow embrace of […]

In an article on moms.com, Partner Joseph R. Williams recommends working collaboratively when co-parenting in order to do what’s best for the children involved. Keeping the lines of communication open will make it easier to navigate school closures and last-minute schedule changes that can throw parents off their games. Read the full article on the moms.com website. Joe Williams is a partner at Pollock Begg with collaborative family law training […]