Law in the Family

Nov 18 2024 48 ep. 28 mins 1
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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 48 - Family Section Chair Missy Boyd

Nov 18 2024 22 mins  
In episode 48 of the Law in the Family podcast, co-hosts Aaron D. Weems and Jennifer Ryan speak with current Chair of the PBA Family Law Section Missy Boyd. She talks about her goals for her tenure, and the upcoming Winter and Summer Section meetings. Missy Boyd is a founding partner of Boyd & Early Family Law. She is the current Chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Famil

Episode 47 - US v. Rahimi: Examining a Federal Firearm Case and PFAs | William Phelan

Sep 26 2024 35 mins  
In episode 47 of the Law in the Family podcast, host Aaron D. Weems speaks with attorney William Phelan about US v. Rahimi, the recent US Supreme Court case, and how it may impact existing gun laws and restrictions related to Protection from Abuse Orders (PFAs). William J. (Bill) Phelan, IV is a partner at Cordell & Cordell, where he handles all manner of family law cases and

Episode 46 - Kayden's Law | Matthew Rogers

Jul 16 2024 26 mins  
In episode 46 of the Law in the Family podcast, host Aaron D. Weems speaks with Matthew Rogers about Kayden's Law. Kayden’s Law was signed in as a new law by Gov. Josh Shapiro on April 15, 2024. This law, drafted and passed in the aftermath of the murder of Kayden Mancuso, is intended to create greater safeguards for children by placing a greater emphasis on considering a pa

Episode 45 - The Family Law Arbitration Act | Carolyn Zack and Robb Bunde

May 16 2024 39 mins  
In 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

Episode 44 - ChildLine and Child Abuse Laws: How ChildLine Operates and What Lawyers Should Know About It | Lisa Kane Brown

May 02 2024 24 mins  
In 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 a

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