On July 7, 2024, the Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act (“UFLAA”), 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. §§ 7371-7398, became effective. Prior to its enactment, Pennsylvania only had the Revised Uniform Arbitration Act ...

In today's increasingly complex legal landscape, finding efficient ways to resolve family disputes has become paramount. While traditional litigation remains an option, alternative dispute resolution ...

The following is a list of the general steps in arbitration, although these steps change from case to case and may not all be listed: Cost – If the matter is particularly complex or the parties agree ...

All family law attorneys have likely heard a client say at one time or another, "I want my day in court." But as the pandemic moves into its "second wave," and as more and more courthouses close due ...

HARRISBURG — State Rep. Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester, is excited to announce that her House Bill 917 has passed out of the state House of Representatives with full bipartisan support. H.B. 917 would ...

HARRISBURG — State Rep. Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester County, has announced that her H.B. 917 was reported out of the House Judiciary Committee with full bipartisan support. House Bill 917 would ...

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In my current career as a dispute resolution professional, I have often wondered why so few family law cases go to arbitration. Where expense is a major issue or confidentiality is important to the ...

Family law arbitration is an effective alternative method to resolve divorce, custody and other family law cases without the vexing problems associated with traditional litigation. Anyone familiar ...

Selection to the AAA Family Mediation Panel reflects our firm’s commitment to guiding families through complex divorce and family legal matters privately and constructively.” — Andrea Vacca, Owner and ...