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Family law attorney Robert J. Salzer of Williams Family Law recently shared key insights into the growing trend of gray divorce – divorces occurring later in life – on the “Law in the Family” podcast. In Episode 49: Gray Divorce – Navigating Client Concerns for Baby Boomer Divorces, Salzer and podcast host Aaron Weems explored the unique challenges facing individuals divorcing in their 50s, 60s, and beyond. “There’s been a notable uptick in divorces among Baby Boomers,” said Salzer. “Unlike younger couples, these individuals are often closer to retirement, which brings a distinct set of financial and emotional concerns—especially for

Hill Wallack LLP is pleased to welcome three new attorneys to the firm. Kevin L. Hand joins the firm as Counsel, focusing on domestic relations and criminal law. He represents clients in a range of family law matters, including divorce, spousal and child support, custody disputes, and domestic violence cases. In addition to his trial work, Kevin has significant experience handling appeals in Pennsylvania’s Appellate Courts, particularly in custody relocation and civil disputes. His criminal law practice covers both juvenile and adult misdemeanor and felony cases in state and federal courts. Heather Hines joins the Family Law Group as Counsel. A graduate

Antheil Maslow & MacMinn, LLP  Partner and Family Law attorney Melanie J. Wender will serve as a panelist at a Bucks County Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Program entitled “Adoption Practice in Bucks County” on Tuesday, March 18th from  12:30 – 1:30 pm. The program offers one substantive CLE credit, is offered as a hybrid course, both virtually and in person at the Bucks County Bar Association Headquarters in Doylestown, PA. Wender joins Orphans’ Court Administrative Judge Theodore Fritsch and Daniel M. Keane, Esquire in a panel discussion regarding the basics  of adoption practices, filings, and hearing in Bucks County

Well known Bucks County Family Law attorney Lisa H. Prezelski, Esq., has joined the team at Williams Family Law. She will assist clients in resolving disputes related to divorce, custody, child support, spousal support, alimony, equitable distribution of marital property and separation. Prezelski brings 16 years of experience from the Bucks County Family Masters Office, where she served as a divorce hearing officer and custody conciliator. In that role, she handled hundreds of cases, developing the negotiation skills necessary to help litigants reach settlement in high conflict custody actions and complex equitable distribution and alimony proceedings. Additionally, as a trained

“Susan Maslow, member of the Responsible Investor Model Clauses Task Force of the ABA Business Law Section, Corporate Sustainability Law Committee has co-authored an article published February 10th in Business Law Today:  Draft Model Clauses for Responsible Investing: Call for Consultation.  Maslow, a Co-Founder and Partner of the law firm of Antheil Maslow & MacMinn LLP, is proud of the role she has played in shepherding the creation of the Responsible Investor Clauses (RIMCs), which were three plus years in the making and the product of the hard work of Co-Chairs, Danielle Reyes and Professor Sarah Dadush, of the ABA

Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams LLP has announced that attorneys Christopher A. Bambach and Jason D. Fortenberry have been named partners of the firm and Suzanne Pontious and Tammy J. Schmitt have been promoted to senior associates. The new titles mark the firm’s ongoing efforts to recognize and cultivate talent within its ranks, and reflect the dedication and contributions of these lawyers to the firm’s clients’ successes. Bambach guides the firm’s presence in the Northeast region of Pennsylvania as resident attorney of its Pittston, PA office. He represents school districts and related entities in special education matters on both administrative

On January 22, 2025, Hillary J. Moonay, Partner at Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP and co-chair of the Family Law Group, was appointed by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to the Domestic Relations Procedural Rules Committee. Her six-year term will begin on April 1, 2025. As a committee member, Moonay will advise the Supreme Court in developing and revising procedural rules for family law matters, including divorce, custody, support, paternity, and protection from abuse. The committee’s mission is to simplify family law practice by recommending new rules or amendments to existing ones. It reviews legislation and monitors court decisions to

With heavy hearts, the law firm of Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams LLP announces the passing of one of the firm’s founding partners, Charles N. “Chuck” Sweet. A pioneer of public sector labor law in Pennsylvania, Sweet dedicated more than 40 years to advancing the legal practice of public education and labor relations before retiring in 2015. He was 80 years old. In 1995, Sweet and eight colleagues established one of Pennsylvania’s first private law firms wholly dedicated to education law. His contributions were instrumental in terms of “firsts” for Pennsylvania and helped establish his firm as a leading practice

Jordan B. Yeager, a judge on the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas, has been appointed by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to serve on the Pennsylvania Commission on Judicial Independence. According to its mission statement, the Commission: is dedicated to fostering a better understanding of the role of the courts. Created in response to a nationwide pattern of attacks on the courts and judicial rulings, the commission raises public awareness of the importance of a strong, independent judiciary in a free society. It promotes the teaching of civics and monitors threats on judicial independence in Pennsylvania and around the nation. The charge of the Commission is to further

Vince brings a significant Bucks County presence with over three decades of legal experience, practicing in construction law, corporate law, civil litigation—such as personal injury—estate planning and administration, and real estate transactions. Vince will practice out of High Swartz’s Feasterville-Trevose office at 412 East Street Road. The move allows High Swartz to expand its presence in Lower Bucks County and into Northeast Philadelphia. “I’m excited to join High Swartz and collaborate with a talented team that shares my client-focused philosophy. With the firm’s broad, general practice experience, I can provide more comprehensive solutions while expanding my practice,” says Vince. Before