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Everyone has heard horror stories about bitter divorces that drag on for years, with each spouse trying to make the other one miserable. The end of your marriage does not have to be so contentious, though. In fact, it is possible to divorce your spouse using a cooperative and comparatively amicable process. Divorce mediation has gained […]

In addition to being costly, time-consuming and often intensely stressful, if your divorce goes to court, it may be up to a judge to determine the final outcome. Regardless of who “wins”, neither you nor your spouse may be happy with the court’s decisions. Collaborative divorce is different. During collaboration, you and your future ex […]

Petrelli Previtera, LLC, a premier law firm focused on bringing clarity out of family chaos, is very pleased and honored to announce that four of our lawyers were named to the 2021 PA and NJ Super Lawyers or Rising Star lists. Thomas Petrelli, Jr., Melinda Previtera, and Sarah Cohen were all honored for their exceptional […]

Traveling outside the country with minor children can become complicated after divorce. If you frequently leave the United States on vacation and plan to bring your children while sharing custody, you must be on the same page with your coparent. Review the common considerations you should think about before international travel with kids after divorce. […]

Divorce, a significant life event, often brings a multitude of stressors and complications. When you and your spouse have separated, you may be unsure how to proceed with the divorce. Couples facing this transition have increasingly turned to mediation, to negotiating agreements related to their divorce, parenting agreements, and divorce settlements. Mediation can be an […]

Both to ease the burden on your family and to find the perfect final resting spot, you and your husband or wife may have decided to buy a cemetery burial plot or vault space. Because of the fees and other expenses that are often part of purchasing a burial plot, your plot may also be […]

There’s no way to sugarcoat it. Divorce is hard. But for many families, it is the only way to move forward with a fresh start in life. When one or two of you are federal government employees, dividing assets is even more of a challenge. Our team of attorneys at Petrelli Previtera, LLC is here […]

Going through a divorce is never easy; in fact, many people will describe it as one of the most emotionally and financially challenging experiences they have ever gone through. However, trying to handle the divorce process can be made all the more difficult if you are dealing with a spouse that has narcissistic tendencies. For […]

Pennsylvania couples may find that a divorce requires a great deal of planning when it comes to deciding on how to split their property. Because both spouses have ownership rights of the assets they acquired together during a marriage, a tedious and potentially disagreeable quarrel may arise over who keeps a shared property. When two […]

Simply the word ‘divorce’ causes stress and anxiety. It conjures concern about the expenses, dread about impending arguments and the fear of leaving your fate in the hands of a judge in a courtroom. Fortunately, there are a few alternative options for divorce that allow for separating couples to steer clear of the court and […]