In this episode, Attorney Dorothy O'Neil discusses the rise of Premarital Mediation, and how couples can mediate the terms of a Premarital Agreement. Many couples are choosing this process as a means of "marriage planning" so that they are on the same page when it comes to finances, responsibilities, and combining households. Check it out!

Dorothy O'Neil, Esq. is a Partner and Founding Member of BOK Law & Mediation Services, PLLC. She is a Family Law Mediator, Collaborative Divorce Practitioner, and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. If you have any questions, please contact Dorothy O'Neil at info@boklawfirm.com, or visit our website at www.boklawfirm.com.

The Donuts & Divorce podcast is intended as a general reference, and is considered general advertising. Any listener should check for changes in any applicable laws, and should consult with an attorney on any legal issues. No attorney-client relationship is formed by listening to, or participating in, this podcast. The information provided in this podcast does not constitute legal advice, and any thoughts or commentary by the podcasting lawyers and/or guests is provided as a service to the community, and does not constitute solicitation or legal advice. Any information is provided on an "as is" basis, and the lawyer/law firm makes no warranties and disclaims all liabilities for damages resulting from its use. Nothing provided in the podcast should be considered a substitute for advice of competent counsel. In the event the podcast receives emails about the subject matter, no attorney-client relationship is created via that email communication.

In this episode, Attorneys Dorothy O'Neil and Aleksandra Kocelko tackle the subject of shared custody, and what that really means under Pennsylvania law. The address shared legal custody, as well as shared physical custody, along with the varying schedules parents can choose from.

Dorothy O'Neil, Esq. is a Partner and Founding Member of BOK Law & Mediation Services, PLLC. She is a Family Law Mediator, Collaborative Divorce Practitioner, and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. If you have any questions, please contact Dorothy O'Neil at info@boklawfirm.com, or visit our website at www.boklawfirm.com.

The Donuts & Divorce podcast is intended as a general reference, and is considered general advertising. Any listener should check for changes in any applicable laws, and should consult with an attorney on any legal issues. No attorney-client relationship is formed by listening to, or participating in, this podcast. The information provided in this podcast does not constitute legal advice, and any thoughts or commentary by the podcasting lawyers and/or guests is provided as a service to the community, and does not constitute solicitation or legal advice. Any information is provided on an "as is" basis, and the lawyer/law firm makes no warranties and disclaims all liabilities for damages resulting from its use. Nothing provided in the podcast should be considered a substitute for advice of competent counsel. In the event the podcast receives emails about the subject matter, no attorney-client relationship is created via that email communication.

In this episode, Partners and Founding Members Dorothy O'Neil and Rachael Bowe discuss the "Discovery" Phase of Divorce, which can also be called the "Information Gathering" Phase of Divorce. They dive into the various discovery options, such as Interrogatories and Requests for Production of Documents, as well as Requests for Admissions, Depositions and Subpoenas, all with an aim of gathering financial information to assist with the settlement of the divorce.

Dorothy O'Neil, Esq. is a Partner and Founding Member of BOK Law & Mediation Services, PLLC. She is a Family Law Mediator, Collaborative Divorce Practitioner, and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. If you have any questions, please contact Dorothy O'Neil at info@boklawfirm.com, or visit our website at www.boklawfirm.com.

The Donuts & Divorce podcast is intended as a general reference, and is considered general advertising. Any listener should check for changes in any applicable laws, and should consult with an attorney on any legal issues. No attorney-client relationship is formed by listening to, or participating in, this podcast. The information provided in this podcast does not constitute legal advice, and any thoughts or commentary by the podcasting lawyers and/or guests is provided as a service to the community, and does not constitute solicitation or legal advice. Any information is provided on an "as is" basis, and the lawyer/law firm makes no warranties and disclaims all liabilities for damages resulting from its use. Nothing provided in the podcast should be considered a substitute for advice of competent counsel. In the event the podcast receives emails about the subject matter, no attorney-client relationship is created via that email communication.

In this episode, Mediator Dorothy O'Neil discusses the five types of family mediation: (1) Divorce Mediation, (2) Co-Parenting Mediation, (3) Premarital Mediation, (4) Blended Family Mediation, and (5) Couples/Marital Mediation.

Dorothy O'Neil, Esq. is a Partner and Founding Member of BOK Law & Mediation Services, PLLC. She is a Family Law Mediator, Collaborative Divorce Practitioner, and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. If you have any questions, please contact Dorothy O'Neil at info@boklawfirm.com, or visit our website at www.boklawfirm.com.

The Donuts & Divorce podcast is intended as a general reference, and is considered general advertising. Any listener should check for changes in any applicable laws, and should consult with an attorney on any legal issues. No attorney-client relationship is formed by listening to, or participating in, this podcast. The information provided in this podcast does not constitute legal advice, and any thoughts or commentary by the podcasting lawyers and/or guests is provided as a service to the community, and does not constitute solicitation or legal advice. Any information is provided on an "as is" basis, and the lawyer/law firm makes no warranties and disclaims all liabilities for damages resulting from its use. Nothing provided in the podcast should be considered a substitute for advice of competent counsel. In the event the podcast receives emails about the subject matter, no attorney-client relationship is created via that email communication.

In this episode, Attorneys Dorothy O'Neil and Aleksandra Kocelko discuss how to change adult names (often as a by-product of a divorce), as well as how to change children's names in PA.

Dorothy O'Neil, Esq. is a Partner and Founding Member of BOK Law & Mediation Services, PLLC. She is a Family Law Mediator, Collaborative Divorce Practitioner, and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. If you have any questions, please contact Dorothy O'Neil at info@boklawfirm.com, or visit our website at www.boklawfirm.com.

The Donuts & Divorce podcast is intended as a general reference, and is considered general advertising. Any listener should check for changes in any applicable laws, and should consult with an attorney on any legal issues. No attorney-client relationship is formed by listening to, or participating in, this podcast. The information provided in this podcast does not constitute legal advice, and any thoughts or commentary by the podcasting lawyers and/or guests is provided as a service to the community, and does not constitute solicitation or legal advice. Any information is provided on an "as is" basis, and the lawyer/law firm makes no warranties and disclaims all liabilities for damages resulting from its use. Nothing provided in the podcast should be considered a substitute for advice of competent counsel. In the event the podcast receives emails about the subject matter, no attorney-client relationship is created via that email communication.

In this episode, Attorneys Dorothy O'Neil and Aleksandra Kocelko address how personal property is divided in a divorce/separation. This can include anything from the pots and pans, personal belongings, and you guessed it, PETS!

Dorothy O'Neil, Esq. is a Partner and Founding Member of BOK Law & Mediation Services, PLLC. She is a Family Law Mediator, Collaborative Divorce Practitioner, and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. If you have any questions, please contact Dorothy O'Neil at info@boklawfirm.com, or visit our website at www.boklawfirm.com.

The Donuts & Divorce podcast is intended as a general reference, and is considered general advertising. Any listener should check for changes in any applicable laws, and should consult with an attorney on any legal issues. No attorney-client relationship is formed by listening to, or participating in, this podcast. The information provided in this podcast does not constitute legal advice, and any thoughts or commentary by the podcasting lawyers and/or guests is provided as a service to the community, and does not constitute solicitation or legal advice. Any information is provided on an "as is" basis, and the lawyer/law firm makes no warranties and disclaims all liabilities for damages resulting from its use. Nothing provided in the podcast should be considered a substitute for advice of competent counsel. In the event the podcast receives emails about the subject matter, no attorney-client relationship is created via that email communication.

In this episode, Dorothy discusses the differences between proceeding as a fault divorce versus a no-fault divorce in PA.

Dorothy O'Neil, Esq. is a Partner and Founding Member of BOK Law & Mediation Services, PLLC. She is a Family Law Mediator, Collaborative Divorce Practitioner, and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. If you have any questions, please contact Dorothy O'Neil at info@boklawfirm.com, or visit our website at www.boklawfirm.com.

The Donuts & Divorce podcast is intended as a general reference, and is considered general advertising. Any listener should check for changes in any applicable laws, and should consult with an attorney on any legal issues. No attorney-client relationship is formed by listening to, or participating in, this podcast. The information provided in this podcast does not constitute legal advice, and any thoughts or commentary by the podcasting lawyers and/or guests is provided as a service to the community, and does not constitute solicitation or legal advice. Any information is provided on an "as is" basis, and the lawyer/law firm makes no warranties and disclaims all liabilities for damages resulting from its use. Nothing provided in the podcast should be considered a substitute for advice of competent counsel. In the event the podcast receives emails about the subject matter, no attorney-client relationship is created via that email communication.

In this episode, Attorney Dorothy O'Neil interviews Natalie Frazier regarding the post-COVID trends for refinancing your mortgage, loan assumptions, and where to be cautious.

Natalie Corsello Frazier is a licensed Pennsylvania Loan Officer and Title Agent working in the real estate industry for more than 30 years. Natalie's expertise lies in mortgage loans for Pennsylvania residents, including but not limited to Conventional, USDA, FHA, and VA Loans. She also assists clients with investment properties, short sales, and construction loans.

First Choice Mortgage Services, Inc. NMLS #101840 is an Equal Housing Opportunity Lender, licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities. Natalie Frazier is a licensed Loan Originator, NMLS #134243. This podcast is not a commitment to lend. For a more individualized consultation, please call (724) 772-2022.

Dorothy O'Neil, Esq. is a Partner and Founding Member of BOK Law & Mediation Services, PLLC. She is a Family Law Mediator, Collaborative Divorce Practitioner, and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. If you have any questions, please contact Dorothy O'Neil at info@boklawfirm.com, or visit our website at www.boklawfirm.com.

The Donuts & Divorce podcast is intended as a general reference, and is considered general advertising. Any listener should check for changes in any applicable laws, and should consult with an attorney on any legal issues. No attorney-client relationship is formed by listening to, or participating in, this podcast. The information provided in this podcast does not constitute legal advice, and any thoughts or commentary by the podcasting lawyers and/or guests is provided as a service to the community, and does not constitute solicitation or legal advice. Any information is provided on an "as is" basis, and the lawyer/law firm makes no warranties and disclaims all liabilities for damages resulting from its use. Nothing provided in the podcast should be considered a substitute for advice of competent counsel. In the event the podcast receives emails about the subject matter, no attorney-client relationship is created via that email communication.