Law in the Family

Law in the Family is a production of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section, providing insights for lawyers about the practice of family law in Pennsylvania. Host: Aaron D. Weems, family law attorneyThe information shared is for general purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed are those of the hosts & guests, and don't necessarily represent those of the PBA.

Law in the Family is a government podcast hosted by Pennsylvania Bar Association, with 61 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #61

  Episode 61 - A Discussion with New PBA Family Law Section Chair Candice Komar | Candice Komar

  Jul 2, 202646 min

  In episode 61 of Law in the Family , hosts and family law attorneys Effie Alexander and Carla Schiff Donnelly interview incoming chair of the PBA Family Law Section, Candice Komar, about her goals and agenda for the upcoming year, including educating the section about alternative dispute resolution, her legislative priorities, and the benefits of PBA Family Law Section membership. Candice Komar is a founding member of the Pittsburgh law firm of Pollock Begg. She is the next PBA FLS Chair commencing July 2026. Host Carla Schiff Donnelly is a partner with the Pittsburgh law firm of Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti LLP. For more than 25 years, she has focused her practice on divorce, custody and other complex family law issues, including prenuptial agreements. In addition, she serves as a mediator, arbitrator and parent coordinator. Host Effie G. Alexander is a shareholder of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. and serves as Co-Chair of the firm’s Family Law Group. She concentrates her practice in the areas of collaborative family law, divorce and custody, and domestic relations, with a particular emphasis in family law. She possesses over three decades of experience working on all aspects of support and child custody matters, and divorce and equitable distribution issues. Ms. Alexander is a certified collaborative lawyer enabling her to provide specialized cooperative resolutions in divorce actions. *audio editing, voice over & music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nick DeMatteo

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  Episode #60

  Episode 60 - Navigating Family Law Arbitration | Candice Komar & Shelly Grossman

  Jun 18, 202643 min

  In episode 60 of Law in the Family , host Jen Ryan speaks with Shelly Grossman and Candice Komar about the growing use of arbitration as an alternative to traditional court proceedings in Pennsylvania family law matters. Attorneys Grossman, Komar and Ryan provide firsthand insights into the arbitration process, common misconceptions, and best practices for attorneys representing clients in arbitration. Topics include: the advantages of arbitration, procedural considerations, and strategies for achieving efficient, client-focused resolutions and offer valuable guidance for family law practitioners looking to expand their dispute resolution toolkit. Candice Komar is a founding member of the Pittsburgh law firm of Pollock Begg. She is the next PBA FLS Chair commencing July 2026. Shelly Grossman, Esquire, founded the Center for Family Resolution to provide alternative dispute resolution services to parties seeking to resolve their domestic relations issues outside of the court system. Having spent 15 years in private practice before serving more than 14 years as a Family Court Master in Chester County, Pennsylvania, where she presided over hundreds of equitable distribution matters and custody disputes, Attorney Grossman brings over 30 years of family law experience to her practice. Host Jennifer R. Ryan is a partner at Boyd & Early Family Law, servicing Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, Philadelphia and Delaware counties. *audio editing, voice over & music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nick DeMatteo

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  Episode #59

  Episode 59 - What’s Changing in Pennsylvania Child Support Under the New Guidelines | Andrew Taylor, Esquire

  Jan 22, 202618 minS0

  <p>In episode 59 of Law in the Family, hosts Aaron Weems speaks with attorney Andrew Taylor aboutr recent revisions to the Support Guidelines that went into effect January 1st.</p><p><br></p><p>Andrew D. Taylor joined Shemtob Draganosky Taylor Stein, PC in 2014. Drew has practiced family law exclusively since 2005. He is experienced in all aspects of family law, including equitable distribution, alimony, child support, child custody and abuse matters. He regularly argues appeals before the Pennsylvania Superior Court involving complex family law issues and argued before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.</p><p><br></p><p>Host Aaron D...

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  Episode #58

  Episode 58 - Family Section Chair Jerry Shoemaker

  Dec 4, 202521 minS0

  <p>In episode 58 of Law in the Family, hosts Aaron Weems and Jennifer Ryan speak with current chair Jerry Shoemaker. He speaks about his goals and initiatives for his year and the upcoming Winter Meeting in Philadelphia and the Summer Section meeting in Chicago.</p><p><br></p><p>Jerry Shoemaker is a Shareholder in the Plymouth Meeting office of Hangley Aronchick Segal Pudlin & Schiller PC. He focuses his practice on all areas of domestic relations law. </p><p><br></p><p>Host Aaron D. Weems, is a partner and family law attorney at Fox Rothschild LLP in Blue Bell...

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  Episode 57 - Marriage Equality – Recent Supreme Court Petition Raises Concerns of Fresh Attacks | Helen Casale and Rebecca Levin Nayak

  Sep 11, 202524 minS0

  <p>In episode 57 of Law in the Family, hosts Aaron Weems and Jen Ryan speak with attorneys Helen Casale and Rebecca Levin Nayak about a potential attack on marriage equality from a familiar source, and what if any risks there are now and in the future to marriage equality on the state and federal level.</p><p><br></p><p>Helen Casale is an advocate for her clients, often taking on the most complicated cases in domestic relations law. She concentrates her practice on all aspects of family law, including divorce, child support, custody, spousal support, asset protection, complex property...

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