Yearly Archives: 2017

Surviving The Holidays While Dealing With Divorce

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Jennifer A. Brandt — 7 Comments ↓

The holidays are supposed to be a time of good will and cheer. For those going through a divorce, however, the situation is often not cheerful and may even be grim. With some thoughtful planning and the right outlook, however,…

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Help Me Help You

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Deborah Long — No Comments ↓

But first let me introduce myself. I’m Debbie Long, the family law paralegal in Cozen O’Connor’s Philadelphia office. I joined the Cozen O’Connor team this past August. While I am new to Cozen O’Connor, I am not new to family…

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Moving Out of State? – Relocation Standards in New Jersey and Pennsylvania

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Leora Cohen Schiff — No Comments ↓

New Jersey – The New Relocation Standard Can a custodial parent in New Jersey move to another state and still retain custody if permission is not obtained from the other parent? A recent New Jersey State Supreme Court decision has…

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The Do’s And Don’ts Of Summertime Custody

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Jennifer A. Brandt — 2 Comments ↓

Summertime and the living is easy, that is, except for those involved in a custody dispute. With relaxed schedules, vacations, camp, and changing activities, summertime custody can prove to be more difficult for parties to navigate. Nonetheless, following the do’s…

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How To Protect Yourself Before A Divorce

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Jennifer A. Brandt — 29 Comments ↓

As a divorce lawyer, I have met with countless clients who claim they were blindsided by a divorce. While they may have seen signs that something was wrong in the marriage, they chose to ignore them hoping that things would…

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