Practice Areas
Estate Planning
You hope to live a long and healthy life, but even the best medical care can’t ward off death forever. Developing a complete estate plan now can give you the peace of mind to know that you will be taken care of in your final days, and your loved on…
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Probate & Estate Administration
When a loved one passes away or becomes unable to care for themselves, it can be emotionally difficult for friends and family alike. At Berman & Associates, our estate administration attorneys provide compassionate and thoughtful representation f…
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Divorce & Family Law
At Berman & Associates, our experienced Pennsylvania family law attorneys provide top quality representation in the highly complex practice of divorce, custody and all other aspects of family law.
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Divorce
A divorce can be difficult and emotional, especially when children are involved. Resolving your divorce quickly while minimizing its impact on you and your family is our top priority. A divorce attorney can help. Our Media divorce lawyers are dedicat…
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Pennsylvania Divorce FAQ
The below divorce FAQ are frequently asked questions by people going through divorce; however, they do not represent a complete guide to all the legal issues related to divorce and the facts that make your case unique. Readers should not rely on this…
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Property Settlement
In every household, certain pieces of property become especially important. It might be a retirement account, the family home, an heirloom, or sentimental collection. When your marriage breaks down, you need an attorney who can protect your marital p…
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Distribution of Assets
After child custody, property division is one of the most difficult aspects of many Pennsylvania divorces. The process of dividing assets in divorce means taking everything that was once “ours” and splitting it into “mine” and “yours.” Th…
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Exclusive Possession of Home
When you and your spouse separate, one key question is often who will stay in the home. This can be especially important to custodial parents who want to be certain their children can continue attending the same school and maintaining contact with ne…
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Child Custody & Support
We place the highest priority on protecting your child’s best interests and the rights of you, our client. We make sure you receive fair treatment when going through the child support and custody processes.
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Child Custody and Visitation
Divorcing couples and single parents with children often find that negotiating custody and visitation can be stressful and bring up strong emotions. It is important to get the help of a lawyer who understands these delicate issues of child custody in…
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Child Support
Courts in Pennsylvania use a specific formula to determine child support obligations. However, the correct numbers that should be used in that formula are often subject to dispute, making legal proofs and arguments necessary to protect your interests…
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Father’s Rights
Historically, mothers were favored in child custody rulings. Fathers had a tough battle effectively fighting for their rights and acquiring a proper custody arrangement. Even during those tough times for fathers, our child custody attorneys successfu…
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Grandparent Custody
Under Pennsylvania law, grandparents have the right to seek legal and physical custody of their grandchildren. However, the statutory scheme is complicated, and the law is still evolving.
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Relocations & Move-Aways
Relocating or moving away with your child can be very complicated whether or not it is after divorce and whether or not there is a child custody order. Moving children out of Pennsylvania or a considerable distance away from their other parent will g…
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Paternity DNA Testing
At Berman & Associates, we represent fathers and mothers in complex paternity disputes. We understand that paternity issues can have a profound effect on our client’s life. Whether you are seeking to be established as a child’s father, to…
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Alimony & Spousal Support
There are different types of alimony or spousal support in PA. Alimony Pendente Lite (APL) is alimony paid during a divorce case. It is usually the dollar equivalent of spousal support, and is calculated by a formula. It is designed to equalize the m…
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Protection From Abuse (PFA)
You need to feel safe and protect your children from harm. When you find yourself in an abusive relationship, the danger can come from within your own home. You need protection from abuse. At Berman & Associates, we can help you get immediate and…
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Fraternity Law
Fraternity law requires a broad range of experience in issues for Greek fraternal organizations. Berman & Associates has just the experience required.
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Personal Injury
Anyone injured as the result of another person’s negligence or recklessness, given the right circumstances, is entitled to significant compensation to cover pain and suffering, lost wages, medical expenses and other costs associated with a serious…
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Automobile Accidents
Injured in an auto accident? You may experience frustration and confusion as well as pain and suffering, medical bills, lost wages, and lost quality of life. How can you maximize your recovery?
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Uber & Lyft Passenger Injuries
If you are injured as a passenger in an Uber or Lyft — or the car you are in is hit by an Uber or Lyft driver — who to file a claim against, what auto liability insurance policy should pay medical expenses, and how much should be paid to you to p…
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