Law in the Family

Mar 14 2024 2
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Law 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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Episode 43 - The Varieties of Valuation | Anthony Hoover

Mar 14 2024 30 mins  
In 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, h

Episode 42 - Dispelling the Myths of Collaborative Divorces | Peter Bort

Feb 15 2024 31 mins  
In 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 s

Episode 41 - Rule Changes in 2023 and Ones to Watch in 2024 | Kathleen O'Connor

Dec 07 2023 32 mins  
In 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 ar

Episode 40 - Finding Flexibility in an Inflexible Real Estate Market | Bill Rookstool

Nov 16 2023 32 mins  
In 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 mortg

Episode 39 - The Economics of Social Influencers | Greg Gilston

Oct 19 2023 26 mins  
In 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

Episode 38 - The Evolving Demands of Courtroom Technology | Elizabeth Lippy

Oct 05 2023 31 mins  
In 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 Un

Episode 37 - The Prenuptial Agreement Intake: Laying the Foundation for an Effective Agreement | Carla S. Donnelly

Sep 14 2023 24 mins  
In 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 h

Episode 36 - A Discussion With the New PBA Family Law Section Chair | Hillary Moonay

Aug 31 2023 14 mins  
In 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

Episode 35 - Parental Abductions | Melissa Kucinski

Aug 17 2023 26 mins  
In 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-con

Episode 34 - SECURE 2.0 Act – Meaningful Changes to U.S. Retirement Accounts | Jonathan Cramer

Aug 02 2023 22 mins  
In 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 ass