In episode 53 of Law in the Family , host Alex Bondy speaks with Sarah Katz about child abuse investigations and their impact on custody litigation. With the passing of Kayden’s Law, child abuse claims are increasingly relevant in custody practice. Sarah tells us what to look for, and gives some practice tips, when faced with this issue. Sarah Katz is a Clinical Professor of Law at Temple University Beasley School of Law and a current Senior Fellow with the Stoneleigh Foundation. She directs and...
Jul 10, 2025•35 min•Ep. 53
In episode 52 of Law in the Family , host Aaron D. Weems speaks with Fox Rothschild family law partner Jessica Kitain about tax tips and considerations family law attorneys should make regarding their clients' tax filings. Jessica began her legal career in the litigation department at Fox Rothschild and focuses her practice exclusively on family law matters. She has experience representing high net worth clients in all family law matters and effectively addressing their unique and complex financ...
May 01, 2025•23 min
In episode 51 of the Law in the Family podcast, host Aaron D. Weems speaks with Parenting coordinators Elizabeth Early of Boyd & Early Family Law, and David Melchiorre of the Law Offices of David Melchiorre, about how the effectiveness of the current iteration of parenting coordination, some of the challenges and trends they’re confronting, and parenting coordinators, can best be utilized. Elizabeth (“Liz”) Early's practice areas include divorce, custody, support, equitable distribution, pre...
Mar 20, 2025•36 min•Ep. 51
In episode 50 of the Law in the Family podcast, host Aaron D. Weems speaks with Andrew Kelly from RSM about the ins and outs of business valuations, and how lawyers can maximize the value of the work product, the process, and how to collaborate with your expert. Andrew Kelly is a Director on RSM US LLP’s Financial Investigations and Dispute Advisory Services team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In his current role, Andrew serves as a financial forensics expert witness and litigation consult...
Mar 13, 2025•31 min•Ep. 49
In episode 49 of the Law in the Family podcast, host Aaron D. Weems speaks with attorney Bob Salzer about issues he has encountered with older litigants, and the unique challenges facing the Baby Boomer generation in divorces. Robert Salzer, Esquire is a partner with Williams Family Law in Doylestown, Bucks County. Bob is a fellow with the American Academy of Matrimonial Attorneys and frequent speaker on family law issues, when he’s not playing hockey or spending time with his family. The Law in...
Feb 06, 2025•26 min•Ep. 49
In episode 48 of the Law in the Family podcast, co-hosts Aaron D. Weems and Jennifer Ryan speak with current Chair of the PBA Family Law Section Missy Boyd. She talks about her goals for her tenure, and the upcoming Winter and Summer Section meetings. Missy Boyd is a founding partner of Boyd & Early Family Law. She is the current Chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section, as well as the Chair of the Family Justice Advisory Board of Montgomery County, which works to improve...
Nov 18, 2024•23 min•Ep. 48
In episode 47 of the Law in the Family podcast, host Aaron D. Weems speaks with attorney William Phelan about US v. Rahimi, the recent US Supreme Court case, and how it may impact existing gun laws and restrictions related to Protection from Abuse Orders (PFAs). William J. (Bill) Phelan, IV is a partner at Cordell & Cordell, where he handles all manner of family law cases and appeals. He obtained his law degree from The Catholic University of America’s Columbus School of Law. Bill is also a ...
Sep 26, 2024•35 min•Ep. 47
In episode 46 of the Law in the Family podcast, host Aaron D. Weems speaks with Matthew Rogers about Kayden's Law. Kayden’s Law was signed in as a new law by Gov. Josh Shapiro on April 15, 2024. This law, drafted and passed in the aftermath of the murder of Kayden Mancuso, is intended to create greater safeguards for children by placing a greater emphasis on considering a party’s history of abuse or convictions of certain crimes. This law creates a rebuttable presumption where a history of abuse...
Jul 16, 2024•26 min•Ep. 46
In episode 45 of the Law in the Family podcast, host Aaron D. Weems speaks with attorneys Carolyn Zack and Robb Bunde about Pennsylvania’s Family Law Arbitration Act, which provides clear guidance and rules for arbitrating family law cases. They co-chaired the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s ARD committee, which was instrumental in creating and shepherding the FLAA into law over a number of years. Carolyn Moran Zack is a partner at Momjian Anderer LLC, a Philadelphia-based law firm focusing exclu...
May 16, 2024•40 min
In episode 44 of the Law in the Family podcast, in recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, host Aaron D. Weems speaks with Lisa Kane Brown to gain practical information about how ChildLine works and the background on Pennsylvania’s child abuse statutes. Lisa Kane Brown, owner of The Law Offices of Lisa Kane Brown LLC in Norristown, PA, has been an active attorney in the five-county area, providing independent and objective analysis on issues surrounding child abuse and tra...
May 02, 2024•25 min•Ep. 44
In episode 43 of the Law in the Family podcast, host Aaron D. Weems speaks with former podcast co-host Anthony Hoover about a variety of assets and approaches when dealing with valuations. Anthony Hoover, Levin Hoover Family Law Firm in Lemoyne, has experience in all areas of family law, including divorce, property and debt distribution, spousal support and more. Within the PBA, he is a graduate of the Bar Leadership Institute and member of the Family Law Section and Solo and Small Firm Section....
Mar 14, 2024•30 min•Ep. 43
In episode 42 of the Law in the Family podcast, host Aaron D. Weems speaks with seasoned family law attorney Peter Bort about collaborative divorces, and how they offer an alternative to litigation and a holistic approach to resolving issues. Peter Bort, principal at Bort Law in Malvern, has been practicing family law for more than 35 years and focusing on collaborative divorce since 2010. He also assists clients with alimony and support arrangements, child custody and prenuptial agreements. Bor...
Feb 15, 2024•31 min•Ep. 42
In episode 41 of the Law in the Family podcast, host Aaron D. Weems speaks with Kate O'Connor about notable domestic relations rule changes in 2023 and proposed rules for 2024 that will impact the practice of family law in Pennsylvania. Kathleen O’Connor, partner at Sweeney & Neary LLP in Media, has practiced family law for over 16 years. She represents clients in all areas of family law, including child custody, divorce, equitable distribution, prenuptial agreements and restraining orders. ...
Dec 07, 2023•32 min•Ep. 41
In episode 40 of the Law in the Family podcast, host Aaron D. Weems speaks with Bill Rookstool about the mortgage industry, impact of interest rates and the hidden opportunities for divorce clients in what could be a challenging real estate market. They also discuss how the market could provide the foundation for long-term financial success. Bill Rookstool has worked in the mortgage industry for 20 years. Based in Doylestown, he is the regional vice president for CrossCountry Mortgage, which is ...
Nov 16, 2023•32 min•Ep. 40
In episode 39 of the Law in the Family podcast, host Aaron D. Weems speaks with Gregory Gilston about the social media influencer industry and the forms of compensation personalities may receive through their social media platforms. Gregory Gilston is a family law and estate planning attorney and co-managing partner at Gilston Lintzeris PLLC in Plymouth Meeting, Pa. Gilston has a master’s degree in counseling and served as a mental health counselor, facilitator and consultant with Philadelphia-b...
Oct 19, 2023•27 min•Ep. 39
In Episode 38 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems speaks with lawyer and Temple Law professor Elizabeth Lippy, about the utility of courtroom technology and the increasing responsibility on lawyers to be familiar with how to apply it for the benefit of their clients and the court. Elizabeth Lippy is the Director of Trial Advocacy at Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law in Philadelphia. She also maintains a private practice as a founding member o...
Oct 05, 2023•31 min•Ep. 38
In Episode 37 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems speaks to Carla Schiff Donnelly, a Pittsburgh family law attorney about the initial meetings and discussions with a prenuptial agreement client. Carla Schiff Donnelly is a partner with the Pittsburgh law firm of Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti LLP. For more than 20 years, she has focused her practice on divorce, custody and other complex family law issues, including prenuptial agreements. *au...
Sep 14, 2023•24 min•Ep. 37
In episode 36 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems talks with Hillary Moonay, chair of the PBA Family Law Section, about her goals and agenda for the year. Hillary Moonay is a partner at Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel, LLP, in Doylestown, PA, where she serves as co-chair of the Family Law Department. She specializes in several areas of alternative dispute resolution, including arbitration, mediation and collaborative law. In addition to her role as c...
Aug 31, 2023•15 min•Ep. 36
In episode 35 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems talks with Melissa Kucinski of MK Family Law. She provides insight into the remedies and prevention measures clients can take to avoid parental abduction cases. Melissa Kucinski, founder of MK Family Law in Washington, D.C., focuses on international family law cases and specializes in high-conflict, cross-cultural mediation and negotiation. She is a fellow of the American Bar Foundation, co-chair of the Inte...
Aug 17, 2023•26 min•Ep. 35
In episode 34 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems talks with Jonathan Cramer of Conrad Siegel. They discuss four (of 90) important changes in the recent SECURE 2.0 Act dealing with American retirement accounts. Jonathan Cramer is a partner and consulting actuary at Conrad Siegel in Harrisburg. With a focus on retirement consulting, Cramer assists family law attorneys with valuations and division of retirement benefits in marital dissolution situations. He h...
Aug 03, 2023•23 min•Ep. 34
In episode 33 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems talks with PBA Law Practice Management Coordinator Ellen Freedman. They discuss the issues, concerns and recommendations involved with establishing a surrogacy plan that protects your clients (and you), and how to approach the day you close out your career. Freedman assists PBA members with management issues and decisions on the business side of their practice, including technology, financial management and ...
Jul 20, 2023•31 min•Ep. 33
In episode 32 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems talks withAdam H. Tanker, a partner at Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP in Doylestown. They discuss recent swings in the cryptocurrencies market, how the industry continues to evolve and what changes he expects next. https://www.obermayerfamilymatters.com/2023/01/uncovering-hidden-digital-assets-in-divorce/ Tanker focuses his practice on family law litigation, including child and spousal support, ...
Jul 06, 2023•32 min•Ep. 32
In episode 31 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems talks with family law attorney Eliana Baer, a partner at Fox Rothschild in New Jersey. Eliana is an expert on the rabbinical court system, and discusses the nuance of this niche form of seeking resolutions within the Jewish faith, and the risks associated with it. Eliana explores this and other issues intersecting family law within the Jewish community in her podcast, “ Jewish Divorce Talk .” *audio editing,...
Jun 22, 2023•29 min•Ep. 31
In episode 30 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems talks with Mark Momjian. They discuss the evolving views of animal law and pets in divorce cases, as framed by the 20 year old case of DeSanctis v. Pritchard, whose decision and appeal have often been misunderstood when dealing with pets in family law cases. Mark A. Momjian is co-founder of Philadelphia-based Momjian Anderer, LLC, as well as co-author of Pennsylvania Family Law Annotated (published by Thomso...
May 11, 2023•25 min•Ep. 30
In episode 29 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems talks with Aleeza Furman, a Philadelphia-based reporter covering litigation and courts for ALM Media LLC . They discuss the candidates for Pennsylvania’s appellate court judicial races. Follow Aleeza on LinkedIn and Twitter , and view her articles on Law.com . *audio editing, voice over & music by Nick DeMatteo...
Apr 27, 2023•28 min•Ep. 29
In episode 28 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems talks with Helen Casale. They discuss the Pennsylvania Superior Court decision in Glover v. Junior , which addresses issues of asserting parentage and assisted reproductive technology contracts. Helen Casale is a shareholder at Hangley Aronchick Segal Pudlin & Schiller in Norristown. She concentrates her practice on all aspects of family law, including divorce, child support, custody, spousal support, as...
Apr 13, 2023•21 min•Ep. 28
In episode 27 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems talks with Mark McCreary. Mark gives an overview of the legal and ethical issues surrounding artificial intelligence, including privacy, liability, and intellectual property. He explains how AI can impact the legal profession, especially regarding its potential for automation and its use in the decision-making process, how the ethical considerations intersect with the law, and how the law is adapting to thes...
Mar 30, 2023•28 min•Ep. 27
In episode 26 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems talks with psychologist Christina Carson-Sacco. They discuss how to manage challenging personalities in divorce cases. Dr. Carson-Sacco is a clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience, co-founder of The Center for Neuropsychology and Counseling, a consultant to clinicians and other professionals, and a professional public speaker. Currently, she works as an individual, couples, group, and family ...
Mar 16, 2023•28 min•Ep. 26
In episode 25 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems talks with seasoned estate attorney Mary Kay Kelm. They discuss the common crossover of issues between estate litigation and family law, and what concepts family law attorneys need to be aware of for their clients. Mary Kay Kelm practices with Kilcoyne & Kelm, LLC in Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania. She concentrates her practice in civil litigation, zoning, and estate planning & administration. Ms. Kel...
Mar 02, 2023•24 min•Ep. 25
In episode 24 of the Law in the Family podcast, host and family law attorney Aaron Weems talks with family law attorney Elizabeth Billies and constitutional law professor Randy Lee. They discuss how family law attorneys may not realize they are applying principles of constitutional law all the time. They also examine the recent Dobbs decision and other family law/constitutional law crossover issues. Randy Lee teaches constitutional law, professional responsibility, torts and various writing and ...
Jan 12, 2023•33 min•Ep. 24
