People going through a divorce often ask whether they will lose anything by moving out of their home. The simple answer is you will not lose any equity in the home by leaving. However, there are many other potential ramifications which should be discussed. I think the more important question is how the move will…
Many people are getting married when they are closer to thirty years of age and not twenty years of age, as they did in the 1960’s. Many couples are also remarrying for a second or third time or more in their later years. These couples more than likely have children and wish to provide for…
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…
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…
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…
Here’s a scenario that can happen in divorce litigation: You go into the divorce attorney’s office, tell your story, and the lawyer suggests you draw up a draft Property Settlement Agreement (PSA) for presentation to your spouse. You pay your money. Then, your lawyer sends that draft PSA to your spouse, or you are given…
No one knows how disruptive life can be better than women in transition. Whether it’s widowhood or divorce, getting a job or losing one, moving into a house or out of one, women in transition are well acquainted with life’s surprises. To read more, see here.