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Petrelli Previtera is excited to announce the opening of its new Colorado office, marking another milestone in the firm’s nationwide growth. With 16 office locations and 13 practicing attorneys, this expansion highlights the firm’s ongoing commitment to helping individuals navigate divorce and family law matters across the country. Petrelli Previtera provides clients with a wide […]

There are several standard templates for child custody agreements and visitation schedules.  However, families can be unique in their structure, and individual children have different needs, so a one-size-fits-all solution may not be right for everyone. Some custody challenges require creativity. It is important to avoid “all or nothing” thinking and realize that flexibility may […]

There are no hard and fast rules dictating who should remain in the shared residency, but generally speaking, courts will often grant one party exclusive use and possession of the marital home. If you’d like to be the one remaining in the marital home, then you’ll have to petition the court for exclusive occupancy.

Congratulations to our spring 2021 scholarship winner, Taylor Vasicek! Below is his essay. By Taylor Vasicek Each year, divorce affects thousands of children and families. How can parents make transitions for their children easier? While going through a divorce can be rough on both the couple and their children, it is often the best course […]

Facing a divorce is never easy, but you can make the process much more inviting by opting for a collaborative divorce. The traditional idea of divorce is fighting it out in a Pennsylvania court. You imagine arguing with your spouse over assets and the children, but it does not have to be that way. Collaborative […]

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 […]