Law in the Family
53 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsLaw in the Family is a production of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section, providing insights for lawyers about the practice of family law in Pennsylvania.
Host: Aaron D. Weems, family law attorney
The information shared is for general purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed are those of the hosts & guests, and don't necessarily represent those of the PBA.
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Episodes
Episode 45 - The Family Law Arbitration Act | Carolyn Zack and Robb Bunde
May 16, 2024 12:00 - 39 minutes - 20.9 MBIn episode 45 of the Law in the Family podcast, host Aaron D. Weems speaks with attorneys Carolyn Zack and Robb Bunde about Pennsylvania’s Family Law Arbitration Act, which provides clear guidance and rules for arbitrating family law cases. They co-chaired the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s ARD committee, which was instrumental in creating and shepherding the FLAA into law over a number of years. Carolyn Moran Zack is a partner at Momjian Anderer LLC, a Philadelphia-based law firm focusing ...
Episode 44 - ChildLine and Child Abuse Laws: How ChildLine Operates and What Lawyers Should Know About It | Lisa Kane Brown
May 02, 2024 10:00 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MBIn episode 44 of the Law in the Family podcast, in recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, host Aaron D. Weems speaks with Lisa Kane Brown to gain practical information about how ChildLine works and the background on Pennsylvania’s child abuse statutes. Lisa Kane Brown, owner of The Law Offices of Lisa Kane Brown LLC in Norristown, PA, has been an active attorney in the five-county area, providing independent and objective analysis on issues surrounding child abuse an...
Episode 43 - The Varieties of Valuation | Anthony Hoover
March 14, 2024 12:00 - 30 minutes - 16.6 MBIn episode 43 of the Law in the Family podcast, host Aaron D. Weems speaks with former podcast co-host Anthony Hoover about a variety of assets and approaches when dealing with valuations. Anthony Hoover, Levin Hoover Family Law Firm in Lemoyne, has experience in all areas of family law, including divorce, property and debt distribution, spousal support and more. Within the PBA, he is a graduate of the Bar Leadership Institute and member of the Family Law Section and Solo and Small Firm Sec...
Episode 42 - Dispelling the Myths of Collaborative Divorces | Peter Bort
February 15, 2024 12:00 - 31 minutes - 17 MBIn episode 42 of the Law in the Family podcast, host Aaron D. Weems speaks with seasoned family law attorney Peter Bort about collaborative divorces, and how they offer an alternative to litigation and a holistic approach to resolving issues. Peter Bort, principal at Bort Law in Malvern, has been practicing family law for more than 35 years and focusing on collaborative divorce since 2010. He also assists clients with alimony and support arrangements, child custody and prenuptial agreements...
Episode 41 - Rule Changes in 2023 and Ones to Watch in 2024 | Kathleen O'Connor
December 07, 2023 13:00 - 32 minutes - 17 MBIn episode 41 of the Law in the Family podcast, host Aaron D. Weems speaks with Kate O'Connor about notable domestic relations rule changes in 2023 and proposed rules for 2024 that will impact the practice of family law in Pennsylvania. Kathleen O’Connor, partner at Sweeney & Neary LLP in Media, has practiced family law for over 16 years. She represents clients in all areas of family law, including child custody, divorce, equitable distribution, prenuptial agreements and restraining orders....
Episode 40 - Finding Flexibility in an Inflexible Real Estate Market | Bill Rookstool
November 16, 2023 13:00 - 32 minutes - 36.3 MBIn episode 40 of the Law in the Family podcast, host Aaron D. Weems speaks with Bill Rookstool about the mortgage industry, impact of interest rates and the hidden opportunities for divorce clients in what could be a challenging real estate market. They also discuss how the market could provide the foundation for long-term financial success. Bill Rookstool has worked in the mortgage industry for 20 years. Based in Doylestown, he is the regional vice president for CrossCountry Mortgage, whi...
Episode 39 - The Economics of Social Influencers | Greg Gilston
October 19, 2023 12:00 - 26 minutes - 14.7 MBIn episode 39 of the Law in the Family podcast, host Aaron D. Weems speaks with Gregory Gilston about the social media influencer industry and the forms of compensation personalities may receive through their social media platforms. Gregory Gilston is a family law and estate planning attorney and co-managing partner at Gilston Lintzeris PLLC in Plymouth Meeting, Pa. Gilston has a master’s degree in counseling and served as a mental health counselor, facilitator and consultant with Philadelp...
Episode 38 - The Evolving Demands of Courtroom Technology | Elizabeth Lippy
October 05, 2023 12:00 - 31 minutes - 17.8 MBIn Episode 38 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems speaks with lawyer and Temple Law professor Elizabeth Lippy, about the utility of courtroom technology and the increasing responsibility on lawyers to be familiar with how to apply it for the benefit of their clients and the court. Elizabeth Lippy is the Director of Trial Advocacy at Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law in Philadelphia. She also maintains a private practice as a founding mem...
Episode 37 - The Prenuptial Agreement Intake: Laying the Foundation for an Effective Agreement | Carla S. Donnelly
September 14, 2023 12:00 - 24 minutes - 13.1 MBIn Episode 37 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems speaks to Carla Schiff Donnelly, a Pittsburgh family law attorney about the initial meetings and discussions with a prenuptial agreement client. Carla Schiff Donnelly is a partner with the Pittsburgh law firm of Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti LLP. For more than 20 years, she has focused her practice on divorce, custody and other complex family law issues, including prenuptial agreements. *...
Episode 36 - A Discussion With the New PBA Family Law Section Chair | Hillary Moonay
August 31, 2023 12:00 - 14 minutes - 7.94 MBIn episode 36 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems talks with Hillary Moonay, chair of the PBA Family Law Section, about her goals and agenda for the year. Hillary Moonay is a partner at Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel, LLP, in Doylestown, PA, where she serves as co-chair of the Family Law Department. She specializes in several areas of alternative dispute resolution, including arbitration, mediation and collaborative law. In addition to her role as...
Episode 35 - Parental Abductions | Melissa Kucinski
August 17, 2023 12:00 - 26 minutes - 15 MBIn episode 35 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems talks with Melissa Kucinski of MK Family Law. She provides insight into the remedies and prevention measures clients can take to avoid parental abduction cases. Melissa Kucinski, founder of MK Family Law in Washington, D.C., focuses on international family law cases and specializes in high-conflict, cross-cultural mediation and negotiation. She is a fellow of the American Bar Foundation, co-chair of the...
Episode 34 - SECURE 2.0 Act – Meaningful Changes to U.S. Retirement Accounts | Jonathan Cramer
August 03, 2023 04:01 - 22 minutes - 13.1 MBIn episode 34 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems talks with Jonathan Cramer of Conrad Siegel. They discuss four (of 90) important changes in the recent SECURE 2.0 Act dealing with American retirement accounts. Jonathan Cramer is a partner and consulting actuary at Conrad Siegel in Harrisburg. With a focus on retirement consulting, Cramer assists family law attorneys with valuations and division of retirement benefits in marital dissolution situations....
Episode 33 - Watching the Shop: Surrogacy and Succession Planning for Your Law Practice | Ellen Freedman
July 20, 2023 12:00 - 31 minutes - 17.8 MBIn episode 33 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems talks with PBA Law Practice Management Coordinator Ellen Freedman. They discuss the issues, concerns and recommendations involved with establishing a surrogacy plan that protects your clients (and you), and how to approach the day you close out your career. Freedman assists PBA members with management issues and decisions on the business side of their practice, including technology, financial management...
Episode 32 - Crypto Craziness and What Is Happening Now | Adam H. Tanker
July 06, 2023 12:00 - 31 minutes - 17.7 MBIn episode 32 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems talks withAdam H. Tanker, a partner at Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP in Doylestown. They discuss recent swings in the cryptocurrencies market, how the industry continues to evolve and what changes he expects next. https://www.obermayerfamilymatters.com/2023/01/uncovering-hidden-digital-assets-in-divorce/ Tanker focuses his practice on family law litigation, including child and spousal support...
Episode 31 - Jewish Rabbinical Court: How an extra-judicial court can have a massive impact on the Jewish community | Eliana Baer
June 22, 2023 12:00 - 28 minutes - 18.3 MBIn episode 31 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems talks with family law attorney Eliana Baer, a partner at Fox Rothschild in New Jersey. Eliana is an expert on the rabbinical court system, and discusses the nuance of this niche form of seeking resolutions within the Jewish faith, and the risks associated with it. Eliana explores this and other issues intersecting family law within the Jewish community in her podcast, “Jewish Divorce Talk.” *audio edi...
Episode 30 - Lamps Don’t Play Fetch: Re-examining the “Pet Case” of DeSanctis v. Pritchard | Mark Momjian
May 11, 2023 12:00 - 24 minutes - 15.3 MBIn episode 30 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems talks with Mark Momjian. They discuss the evolving views of animal law and pets in divorce cases, as framed by the 20 year old case of DeSanctis v. Pritchard, whose decision and appeal have often been misunderstood when dealing with pets in family law cases. Mark A. Momjian is co-founder of Philadelphia-based Momjian Anderer, LLC, as well as co-author of Pennsylvania Family Law Annotated (published by T...
Episode 29 - Preview of the PA Appellate Court Judicial Races | Aleeza Furman
April 27, 2023 12:00 - 27 minutes - 15 MBIn episode 29 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems talks with Aleeza Furman, a Philadelphia-based reporter covering litigation and courts for ALM Media LLC. They discuss the candidates for Pennsylvania’s appellate court judicial races. Follow Aleeza on LinkedIn and Twitter, and view her articles on Law.com. *audio editing, voice over & music by Nick DeMatteo
Episode 28 - Contract Parentage Debate Goes to the Superior Court | Helen Casale
April 13, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutes - 10.5 MBIn episode 28 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems talks with Helen Casale. They discuss the Pennsylvania Superior Court decision in Glover v. Junior, which addresses issues of asserting parentage and assisted reproductive technology contracts. Helen Casale is a shareholder at Hangley Aronchick Segal Pudlin & Schiller in Norristown. She concentrates her practice on all aspects of family law, including divorce, child support, custody, spousal support, as...
Episode 27 - The Legal Implications of Artificial Intelligence: A Lawyer’s Perspective | Mark McCreary
March 30, 2023 12:00 - 27 minutes - 16.3 MBIn episode 27 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems talks with Mark McCreary. Mark gives an overview of the legal and ethical issues surrounding artificial intelligence, including privacy, liability, and intellectual property. He explains how AI can impact the legal profession, especially regarding its potential for automation and its use in the decision-making process, how the ethical considerations intersect with the law, and how the law is adapting to ...
Episode 27 - The Legal Implications of Intelligence: A Lawyer’s Perspective | Mark McCreary
March 30, 2023 12:00 - 27 minutes - 16.3 MBMark McCreary gives us an overview of the legal and ethical issues surrounding artificial intelligence, including privacy, liability, and intellectual property. He explains how AI can impact the legal profession, especially regarding its potential for automation and its use in the decision-making process, how the ethical considerations intersect with the law, and how the law is adapting to these issues. Co-Chair of the Privacy & Data Security Practice, Mark focuses on helping clients to com...
Episode 26 - Managing A Difficult Party Starts with You | Christina Carson-Sacco
March 16, 2023 12:00 - 28 minutes - 17.1 MBIn episode 26 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems talks with psychologist Christina Carson-Sacco. They discuss how to manage challenging personalities in divorce cases. Dr. Carson-Sacco is a clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience, co-founder of The Center for Neuropsychology and Counseling, a consultant to clinicians and other professionals, and a professional public speaker. Currently, she works as an individual, couples, group, and f...
Episode 25 - Cousins-in-Law: The Arm’s Length Relationship Between Estate Litigation and Family Law | Mary Kay Kelm
March 02, 2023 13:00 - 24 minutes - 13.4 MBIn episode 25 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems talks with seasoned estate attorney Mary Kay Kelm. They discuss the common crossover of issues between estate litigation and family law, and what concepts family law attorneys need to be aware of for their clients. Mary Kay Kelm practices with Kilcoyne & Kelm, LLC in Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania. She concentrates her practice in civil litigation, zoning, and estate planning & administration. Ms. Kelm a...
The Con Law and Family Law Crossroads: Where the Theoretical and Practical Collide | Randy Lee & Elizabeth Billies
January 12, 2023 13:00 - 33 minutes - 17.2 MBIf you’re a family law attorney, you may not realize you are applying principles of constitutional law all the time. I speak with family law attorney Elizabeth Billies and constitutional law Professor Randy Lee about just that, as they prepare for their panel at the PBA Family Law Section Meeting in Hershey over the January 13th weekend, where they will examine the recent Dobbs decision and other family law/constitutional law crossover issues. Randy Lee teaches constitutional law, professio...
Episode 24 - The Con Law and Family Law Crossroads: Where the Theoretical and Practical Collide | Randy Lee & Elizabeth Billies
January 12, 2023 13:00 - 33 minutes - 17.2 MBIn episode 24 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems talks with family law attorney Elizabeth Billies and constitutional law professor Randy Lee. They discuss how family law attorneys may not realize they are applying principles of constitutional law all the time. They also examine the recent Dobbs decision and other family law/constitutional law crossover issues. Randy Lee teaches constitutional law, professional responsibility, torts and various writing...
NIL Deals and High School Athletes: A Philadelphia Councilmember Seeks Structure to Aid High Schoolers | Isaiah Thomas
December 15, 2022 13:00 - 16 minutes - 8.74 MBNIL deals are still making waves in high school sports, but a Philadelphia councilmember is already looking to support high school students who have NIL opportunities, to help them avoid pitfalls and predatory financial behavior. Councilmemeber Isaiah Thomas speaks about his efforts and why attorneys should be paying attention to this issue. Councilmember Isaiah Thomas has put the success of young people at the forefront of his work. Whether in the classroom, on the basketball court, or in ...
Episode 23 - NIL Deals and High School Athletes: A Philadelphia Councilmember Seeks Structure to Aid High Schoolers | Isaiah Thomas
December 15, 2022 13:00 - 16 minutes - 8.74 MBIn episode 23 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems talks with Philadelphia Councilmember Isaiah Thomas. NIL deals are still making waves in high school sports. Isaiah is already looking to support high school students who have NIL opportunities, to help them avoid pitfalls and predatory financial behavior. Isaiah speaks about his efforts, and why attorneys should be paying attention to this issue. Councilmember Isaiah Thomas has put the success of young...
Episode 22 - Technology and Pro Bono Appeals: An Allegheny Co. Pilot Program Aims to Bring Greater Access to Pro Se Custody Appeals | Katherine Norton and Morgan Grey
December 01, 2022 13:00 - 31 minutes - 17.2 MBIn episode 22 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems talks with Katherine Norton and Morgan Grey of Duquesne University’s School of Law. They're leveraging their experience in the law, and artificial intelligence/machine learning, to create a program that allows pro se custody litigants to bring better crafted custody appeals to the Superior Court. This program hopes to be an example of how technology can serve the dual purpose of giving access to justice ...
Technology and Pro Bono Appeals – An Allegheny Co. Pilot Program Aims to Bring Greater Access to Pro Se Custody Appeals | Katherine Norton and Morgan Grey
December 01, 2022 13:00 - 31 minutes - 17.2 MBKatherine Norton and Morgan Grey of Duquesne University’s School of Law are leveraging their experience in the law and artificial intelligence/machine learning to create a program that allows pro se custody litigants to bring better crafted custody appeals to the Superior Court. This program hopes to be an example of how technology can serve the dual purpose of giving access to justice for pro se litigants, while also providing pro bono counsel an effective intake and preparation program tha...
Episode 21 - Assisted Reproductive Methods and the Law | Elizabeth Vaysman
November 10, 2022 13:01 - 23 minutes - 11.9 MBIn episode 21 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems talks with attorney Elizabeth Vaysman. Reproductive technologies and the law are both evolving at a rapid pace. Elizabeth helps decipher some of the concepts that make up the contracts that help people have families. Elizabeth is an attorney in the Family Law Department of Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP and an adoption Fellow in the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys (AAAA)....
Episode 21 - Alternative Reproductive Methods and the Law | Elizabeth Vaysman
November 10, 2022 13:01 - 23 minutes - 11.9 MBReproductive technologies and the law are both evolving at a rapid pace. Elizabeth Vaysman joins us to help decipher some of the concepts that make up the contracts that help people have families. Elizabeth is an attorney in the Family Law Department of Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP and an adoption Fellow in the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys (AAAA). She focuses her practice on all aspects of adoption and reproductive law matters in Southeast Pennsylvania a...
Episode 20 - The Secrets of Our Family Wizard: Exploring the Known and Unknown Functionality of OFW | Michelle "Elle" Barr
October 20, 2022 12:00 - 18 minutes - 9.76 MBIn episode 20 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems talks with Michelle “Elle” Barr. She brings her deep knowledge of the use of Our Family Wizard as both a practicing attorney and as an education director for OFW. Elle’s insight is a must-hear for attorneys and clients alike who use OFW. Elle is an experienced court attorney with a demonstrated history of working in the legal services industry, and with a deep commitment to children and families. She al...
Episode 19 - Protections From Abuse: When a Civil Action Results in Years in Prison | Mark Ashton
October 06, 2022 12:00 - 23 minutes - 11.5 MBIn episode 19 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems talks with Mark Ashton. Mark has been a presence in family law for decades. He brings his analysis to the Seagraves case, a PFA that resulted in an indirect criminal contempt sentence of over 10 years, and discusses with us the unintended consequences a PFA can create in many areas of the law. Mark practices in the area of civil litigation with a particular emphasis on family law. He has lectured throug...
Episode 18 - A Contested Adoption: The Pennsylvania Supreme Court Reverses a Parental Termination | Chelsey Christiansen
September 22, 2022 12:00 - 20 minutes - 10.1 MBIn episode 18 of the Law in the Family podcast, cohosts and family law attorneys Aaron Weems & Anthony Hoover talk with Chelsey Christiansen. She was court-appointed to a contested adoption case, and ended up arguing before the Supreme Court on her birthday. Chelsey shares with us the unusual procedural and factual background of a contested trial and the impact of a party seeking custody of a child. Chelsey A. Christiansen focuses her practice on family and juvenile law, litigation, child c...
Episode 17 - Meet Incoming Family Law Section Chair Darren Holst | Darren Holst
August 11, 2022 12:00 - 19 minutes - 10.4 MBIn episode 17 of the Law in the Family podcast, cohosts and family law attorneys Aaron Weems & Anthony Hoover talk with incoming chair of the PBA Family Law Section, Darren Holst. They discuss his goals and plans for his year as section chair, and ways attorneys across the state can benefit from being involved in the section. Darren Holst is a partner with the Pennsylvania family law firm of Howett, Kissinger & Holst PC. He focuses his practice on matrimonial law. Darren handles cases inclu...
Episode 16 - Family Law Section Unveils Co-Parenting Video | Helen Casale
July 06, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutes - 14.5 MBIn episode 16 of the Law in the Family podcast, cohosts and family law attorneys Aaron Weems & Anthony Hoover talk with Section Chair Helen Casale. They discuss the release of a co-parenting video created and produced by the Section, as a resource for parents and attorneys to help develop better co-parenting relationships and better outcomes for children. Helen Casale is the 2021-22 chair of the PBA Family Law Section and a shareholder at Hangley Aronchick Segal Pudlin & Schiller in Norrist...
Episode 15 - Dealing with Grandparents and Third Party Custody Rights | Janine Dunlap Kiah
June 22, 2022 12:00 - 27 minutes - 13.5 MBIn episode 15 of the Law in the Family podcast, cohosts and family law attorneys Aaron Weems & Anthony Hoover talk with Janine Dunlap Kiah from the SeniorLAW Center. The SeniorLAW Center is the only pro bono organization specializing in grandparent custody cases. Volunteer opportunities exist across the state from in-person pro bono representation to serving on the Center’s hotline to advise and assist parties in need. Anyone interested in volunteering should contact the SeniorLAW Center’s ...
Episode 14 - Dealing with Repeat Custody Filings and Frivolous Petitions | Skip Persick
May 25, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutes - 13.3 MBIn episode 14 of the Law in the Family podcast, cohosts and family law attorneys Aaron Weems & Anthony Hoover talk with Skip Persick about steps that family law attorneys can take in dealing with repetitive custody litigants. Lawrence J. “Skip” Persick focuses his practice on adoption, divorce, custody, support, dependency, and guardianship. Skip's experience also includes cases dealing with school discipline and the termination of parental rights. He has represented the prevailing party in...
Episode 13 - Arbitration in Family Law Cases | Shelly Grossman & Carolyn Zack
May 25, 2022 11:59 - 26 minutes - 14.3 MBIn episode 13 of the Law in the Family podcast, cohosts and family law attorneys Aaron Weems & Anthony Hoover talk with Shelly Grossman & Carolyn Zack, about the Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act: HB 1366. The bill was unanimously passed by the state House last year and is currently awaiting action by the Senate Judiciary Committee. Shelly Grossman is a partner with Potts, Shoemaker, & Grossman in West Chester, PA. She has dedicated her time and efforts to improving the practice of family ...
Episode 12 - What to Know about the New Support Guidelines | Michael Chilcot
March 04, 2022 19:46 - 35 minutes - 17.6 MBIn episode 12 of the Law in the Family podcast, cohosts and family law attorneys Aaron Weems & Anthony Hoover talk with Michael Chilcot, about the new Pennsylvania Support Guidelines that went into effect this year. They discuss some of the important changes to the guidelines, and some changes that might not be immediately obvious, but may have serious impacts on cases. Michael R. Chilcot, Jr. is an associate with Leech Tishman and a member of the Litigation Practice Group, where he focuses...
Episode 11 - Trying a Parental Alienation Case | Jill Scheidt
March 04, 2022 19:11 - 40 minutes - 17.2 MBIn episode 11 of the Law in the Family podcast, cohosts and family law attorneys Aaron Weems & Anthony Hoover talk with Jill Scheidt, a veteran family law attorney. She recently experienced one of the starkest examples of parental alienation. Jill takes us through the trial as we discuss the concept of parental alienation and how it can be approached in a custody case. Since 1992, Jill has practiced in Berks County with current concentrations in family law including custody, support and div...
Episode 10 - So You Want to Start a Law Practice: Need-to-Know Tips | Christina DeMatteo
March 04, 2022 19:11 - 31 minutes - 15.7 MBIn episode 10 of the Law in the Family podcast, cohosts and family law attorneys Aaron Weems & Anthony Hoover talk with Christina DeMatteo. Christina's career as a family law attorney has afforded her the opportunity to practice law in a range of law firms, from large firms to her current role as a solo/small firm. She shares with us her experience in building a thriving practice from scratch, and tips that are helpful to attorneys no matter how or where they practice. Christina has been fo...
Episode 9 - Bankruptcy’s Impact on Family Law Cases | Tracy Updike
January 20, 2022 21:53 - 37 minutes - 20.7 MBIn episode 9 of the Law in the Family podcast, cohosts and family law attorneys Aaron Weems & Anthony Hoover talk with Tracy Updike, Esquire, who specializes in commercial and consumer bankruptcy. They explore the financial and legal issues family law attorneys need to be aware of should their clients or their clients’ former spouses seek personal or business protections through bankruptcy. Tracy L. Updike, Esq., is Of Counsel at Mette, Evans & Woodside in Harrisburg. She focuses her practi...
Episode 8 - Cryptocurrency Considerations in Family Law | Alex Langan
January 20, 2022 21:52 - 35 minutes - 17.5 MBIn episode 8 of the Law in the Family podcast, cohosts and family law attorneys Aaron Weems & Anthony Hoover talk with Alex Langan, an attorney, financial advisor, and professor. Alex helps us better understand the impact cryptocurrency can have as an asset and ways family law attorneys can approach obtaining discovery, valuing, and generally what to look for if cryptocurrency is an issue – or a suspected issue – in a case. Alex Langan is the Chief Investment Officer at Langan Financial Gro...
Episode 7 - Underutilized Discovery Tips and Tricks | Missy Boyd
November 17, 2021 16:42 - 35 minutes - 18.6 MBIn episode 7 of the Law in the Family podcast, cohosts and family law attorneys Aaron Weems & Anthony Hoover talk with Missy Boyd, a family law partner with High Swartz in Norristown, Montgomery County. They discuss discovery tools not often utilized by family law attorneys, including the use of Request for Admissions and the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act. Links: Rule 4014 - Request for Admission, 231 Pa. Code § 4014 | Casetext Search + Citator Pennsylvania Bulletin (paco...
Episode 5 - When COVID Vaccinations and Custody Rights Collide: A Discussion with Dori Green
November 04, 2021 12:00 - 23 minutes - 11.3 MBIn episode 5 of the Law in the Family podcast, cohosts and family law attorneys Aaron Weems & Anthony Hoover talk with Dori Green. Last summer, Dori wrote an article about the intersection of COVID vaccines and legal custody rights of parents. In a short period of time, much has evolved including preliminary approval of children under 12 years of age being vaccinated and interesting Orphans Court opinion out of Chester County addressing vaccinations in an incapacitate adult child. They discu...
Episode 6 - Privacy and Data Security for the Family Lawyer | Mark McCreary
November 04, 2021 12:00 - 31 minutes - 15.5 MBIn episode 6 of the Law in the Family podcast, cohosts and family law attorneys Aaron Weems & Anthony Hoover talk with Mark McCreary, a data and privacy attorney with Fox Rothschild. Mark is an expert in this field and gives us insight into the world of data privacy, hacker attacks, and ransomware, as well as practical ideas and considerations to help secure our practices and client data. Join us for a frank conversation about the risks lawyers run with client data, and steps that can be tak...
Episode 4 - The Biden Tax Plan: Questions, Comments, Concerns, and Opportunities | Mitchell Benson
November 04, 2021 12:00 - 43 minutes - 18.8 MBIn episode 4 of the Law in the Family podcast, cohosts and family law attorneys Aaron Weems & Anthony Hoover talk with forensic accountant Mitchell Benson of Savran Benson about the Biden Tax Plan and infrastructure bill, and the impact of issues like the advanced child tax credit, PPP loans and tax enforcement, as well as the potential impact on changes to the corporate tax and capital gains rates, and possible changes to the estate tax law. Mitchell Benson specializes in matrimonial litig...
Episode 3 - Secondary Trauma in Attorneys: A Candid Discussion of Mental Health in Professionals | Brian S. Quinn
September 30, 2021 01:14 - 31 minutes - 16.4 MBIn episode 3 of the Law in the Family podcast, cohosts and family law attorneys Aaron Weems & Anthony Hoover talk with Brian Quinn. Attorneys deal with an incredible amount of mental health stress and family law attorneys are no exception. In fact, family law attorneys often endure secondary trauma — trauma that is “passed” from the client to the attorney — more than almost any other practice. They discuss secondary or transferred trauma, the mental health challenges facing attorneys, and wa...
Secondary Trauma in Attorneys: A Candid Discussion of Mental Health in Professionals | Brian S. Quinn
September 30, 2021 01:14 - 31 minutes - 16.3 MBAttorneys deal with an incredible amount of mental health stress and family law attorneys are no exception. In fact, family law attorneys often endue secondary trauma — trauma that is “passed” from the client to the attorney — more than almost any other practice. Brian Quinn talks about secondary or transferred trauma, the mental health challenges facing attorneys and ways to cope. Brian S. Quin is the education and outreach coordinator for Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of Pennsylvania Inc....
What’s in Store for the PBA Family Law Section in the Year Ahead | Helen Casale
September 30, 2021 01:13 - 21 minutes - 11.3 MBThe chair of the PB Family Law Section, Helen Casale, discusses her initiatives to reduce conflict between separated parents, improve the practice of family law and improve the physical health and mental health of family law attorneys in Pennsylvania. Helen Casale is the 2021-22 chair of the PBA Family Law Section and a shareholder at Hangley Aronchick Segal Pudlin & Schiller in Norristown. She concentrates her practice on all aspects of family law, often taking on the most complicated case...