Oftentimes, even after a couple has decided to end their marriage they hesitate to file for their divorce with the court. Maybe they’re not ready begin the work that goes into a divorce; maybe they haven’t told the kids yet; or maybe actually filing for divorce makes it all too “real” for them. An important…
If you’re newly divorced and you have children, odds are you’re probably just getting acquainted with the concept of child support. After all, child support law and regulation can be complex and confusing. As a parent, you are required to support your child financially. If you do not have custody of your child, in most…
While divorce is a challenging life experience for any individual to endure, it can be especially burdensome to women who are often left in the dark when it comes to managing investments, household finances or other financial and legal assets. Most newlyweds envision a lifetime of marital bliss. Statistics unfortunately prove otherwise. According to the…
We are pleased to announce that Lori A. Walker, Esquire has been named as a SuperLawyer Rising Star for 2019 in Philadelphia Magazine in the practice area of Family Law, Divorce and Custody. Lori A. Walker, Attorney at Law, specializes in divorce and custody litigation and mediation and represents families from a variety of backgrounds….
Lori A. Walker, Esquire has been picked as a Silver Client Champion in Customer Satisfaction for Divorce, Custody and Family Law by Martindale Hubbell. Lori A. Walker serves clients in Philadelphia County, Chester County, Delaware County and Montgomery County in Divorce, Custody, Support in Litigation and Mediation.
There are cost effective and time efficient ways to divorce rather than hiring an attorney and litigating. Divorce and custody mediation creates a safe, cooperative setting for the parties to discuss emotional and substantive issues and engage in collaborative problem-solving. They will open lines of communication and help the parties gain clarity and a better…
Many children face challenges from their parents’ split that can follow them for a lifetime, including into their own relationships as adults. However, recent research evaluating the family breakdown and the impact of dads leaving the home after parents part ways finds that while adolescent children are more likely to face short-term mental health challenges…
There’s lots to be concerned about when it comes to kids and modern forms of communication, such as social isolation and cyberbullying. But a new study reports a bright side to all that texting and social media — it keeps children connected to their parents after a divorce. The researchers also found that when kids…