Bookspan Family Law, LLC

As you know if you are a regular reader of this blog, I am a big fan of Mediation generally. I favor Mediation in Family Law because it gives parties ownership and control over their destiny. I always believe that Mothers and Fathers, Husbands and Wives know more than a Judge about their own lives and what is best for their families. [ 662 more words ] https://www.mainlinepafamilylawblog.com/mediation-and-fami/

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April 2 UPDATE - Check out new info on Courts and our suggestions to try Mediation and Arbitration as alternative dispute resolution while Courts are closed

Hello again dear clients and friends of BFL, This new coronavirus is serious and likely will be with us for a while. The most important thing is that you take all necessary precautions to keep yourself and those around you safe. Stay Home and follow the most current directives of the CDC. BFL is open and ready to help you while we all learn to live differently in this unprecedented time. [ 305 more words ] https://www.mainlinepafamilylawblog.com/pennsylvania-covid/

Be flexible when you can... The Association of Family and Conciliation Courts and the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers released the following suggestions for dealing with Custody and Co-parenting during the novel coronavirus pandemic. BE HEALTHY. Comply with all CDC and local and state guidelines and model good behavior for your children with intensive hand washing, wiping down surfaces and other objects that are frequently touched, and maintaining social distancing. [ 530 more words ] https://www.mainlinepafamilylawblog.com/covid-19-custody-a/

As we enter the uncharted territory of the COVID-19 pandemic, the implications of the virus changes everyday life as we know it. As the stock market plummets, supply chains are interrupted, workers are furloughed and/or laid off, the implications of the novel coronavirus go well beyond what the pandemic means for individual portfolios. The most vulnerable in our society --those in need of family supports, such as child and spousal support may be hit hard. [ 692 more words ] https://www.mainlinepafamilylawblog.com/the-financial-impa/

At Bookspan Family Law, LLC we meet many of you at a vulnerable time in your lives. Our goal is to help you through life transitions and ease your way to a better future. Foremost in our minds now is the health and well-being of you --our clients, our friends and colleagues. I am continuously reviewing and assessing the recommendations and requirements of applicable state, local and federal authorities, as well as the World Health Organization and the CDC, to implement necessary precautions and protective steps. [ 1,000 more word ] https://www.mainlinepafamilylawblog.com/coronavirus-may-im/

You decide not a stranger The range of emotions that arise when a family with children splits up can be overwhelming. Complex decisions have to be made around the lives of children, which can cause among other things, anxiety, anger, stress, and resentment. Depending upon the age and developmental stages of the children they may be more or less attuned to the changes happening around them. [ 586 more words ] https://www.mainlinepafamilylawblog.com/mediate-custody-fo/

Conflict is an inevitable and pervasive part of human psychology and social relationships. The traditional approach to conflict is a flight or fight response. The kinds of emotions that trigger this response are hurt, anger, fear, vulnerability and pain, the triggers that can bring a couple or a relationship to the brink of separation and divorce. When the level of conflict is high the fight or flight leads to a situation where the disputants want to fight and win. [ 534 more words ] https://www.mainlinepafamilylawblog.com/using-mediation-fo/