Law in the Family

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.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.Host Aaron D. Weems, is a partner and family law attorney at Fox Rothschild LLP in Blue Bell, Pa.*audio editing, voice over & music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nick DeMatteo

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.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. Host Aaron D. Weems, is a partner and family law attorney at Fox Rothschild LLP in Blue Bell, Pa.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

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.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 division, date of separation issues, protection from abuse matters, and more.Rebecca Levin Nayak guides her clients through the complexities of adoption, assisted reproduction, surrogacy, and other means of creating and protecting families. Particularly experienced in parentage law, she strives to ensure that the legal relationships between children and the adults who love and provide for them are secure.Host Aaron D. Weems, is a partner and family law attorney at Fox Rothschild LLP in Blue Bell, Pa.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

In episode 56 of Law in the Family, host Amanda Frett speaks with Brian S. Quinn, Esquire, who currently serves as the Education and Outreach Coordinator for Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of Pennsylvania, Inc. (“LCL”). LCL is a Lawyers Assistance program established in 1988 for the purpose of helping lawyers, judges, and law students recover from alcoholism, drug addiction and mental health disorders. Brian discusses the many stresses of the legal practice, while injecting his own personal experiences and unique perspective, and how LCL can help those in the legal profession and their family members in distress.Find out more:Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of PennsylvaniaBrian S. Quinn, Esquire is a licensed attorney in Pennsylvania who currently serves as the Education and Outreach Coordinator for Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of Pennsylvania, Inc., a Lawyers Assistance Program established in 1988 for the purpose of helping lawyers, judges and law students recover from alcoholism, drug addiction and mental health disorders.Host Amanda Frett is an attorney at Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. *audio editing, voice over & music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nick DeMatteo

In episode 55 of Law in the Family, host Jen Ryan sits down with Maria Testa and Kimberly Dudick to explore their vital work as Guardian Ad Litems (GALs). Together, they discuss the responsibilities, challenges, and emotional impact of advocating for children and vulnerable individuals within the legal system. The conversation also offers practical insights for attorneys representing parents—highlighting how collaboration and clear communication with GALs can lead to better outcomes for families. This episode is a must-listen for family law attorneys looking to strengthen their working relationships with GALs and better serve their clients.Maria N. Testa is the Founding Partner of Testa & Pagnanelli, LLC. With nearly two decades of Family Law experience, Maria has consistently been named a Super Lawyer in this practice area. Ms. Testa is dedicated to providing quality and effective representation for her clients.Kimberly A. Dudick is a dedicated family law attorney at Royer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld, LLC. She has been a family law attorney for nearly 16 years and focuses her practice in Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Philadelphia Counties. More info on Kimberly 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