The Family Law practice group represents clients in all aspects of domestic relations matters, including divorce, custody and visitation, spousal and child support, alimony, adoption and property division.
Lawyers in the group negotiate and prepare pre-marital, post-marital, and separation agreements tailored to a client's specific circumstances. Our attorneys regularly analyze complex financial issues and work with accountants, appraisers and other professionals to evaluate assets such as businesses, licenses and practices.
Much of the practice involves divorces in which one or both parties are earning income. Many cases involve the division of houses, pensions and stock options. The group works with experts who perform business and professional practice valuations. Our attorneys counsel clients on innovative ways to settle disputes in an effort to minimize the emotional difficulty encountered in connection with this type of law including custody matters.
Whenever possible, the group recommends that separation and divorce issues be resolved by agreement; however, the lawyers provide legal representation concerning all relevant matters, including alimony, pension distribution, custody, property agreements and equitable settlements. The group's family law attorneys have extensive trial and appellate experience.
Our firm handles both routine and complex family law cases. We utilize our extensive experience to advise clients of all rights, including those of which they may be unaware or unsure. The problems facing individuals in domestic and family matters are handled by our firm in confidence and with sensitivity.
Attorneys in the group have represented many high-profile clients, including corporate executives, entertainers, entrepreneurs, and professionals and are accustomed to protecting rigorously its clients' confidentiality, including helping them manage publicity as a result of their marital or family law problems.
The Family Law practice group is chaired by Lynne Z. Gold-Bikin, who can be reached at 610.278.1511 or lgold-bikin@wglaw.com.
Family Law Department
Christian V. BadaliPartnerNorristown, PA Daniel J. CliffordPartnerNorristown, PA Lynne Z. Gold-BikinPartnerNorristown, PA | Jonathan T. HoffmanAssociateNorristown, PA Sean P. McCuskerAssociateNorristown, PA Carolyn R. MirabilePartnerNorristown, PA | Caren E. MorrisseyPartnerNorristown, PA Andrew D. TaylorPartnerNorristown, PA |
Family Law News
Carolyn R. Mirabile Becomes Secretary of Montgomery Bar Association
2012-01-27
Carolyn Mirabile has been nominated by the Montgomery Bar Association Board of Directors as Secretary for the Association. She will serve a one-year term as Secretary and, given the normal succession plan, will become President of the Association in 2016.
2012-01-27: Carolyn R. Mirabile Becomes Secretary of Montgomery Bar Association
Andrew D. Taylor Authors Article on PA Child Custody Act
2012-01-11
"Pennsylvania's New Child Custody Act Strictly Applied by Superior Court" authored by Andrew Taylor was published in the January 10, 2012 issue of Pennsylvania Law Weekly.
2012-01-11: Andrew D. Taylor Authors Article on PA Child Custody Act
Lynne Gold-Bikin Appointed to Upper Merion Zoning Hearing Board
2012-01-10
Lynne Gold-Bikin has been appointed to the Zoning Hearing Board of Upper Merion Township in Pennsylvania. The Zoning Hearing Board works to stabilize and maintain the character of neighborhoods and business districts by providing for uniform regulations throughout the township. The board conducts
2012-01-10: Lynne Gold-Bikin Appointed to Upper Merion Zoning Hearing Board
Lynne Gold-Bikin Contributes to Huffington Post Blog
2012-01-04
Lynne Gold-Bikin wrote "Married And Divorced In The Same Year? Maybe They Should Have Taken Marriage Ed!" for The Huffington Post blog Huffpost Weddings. Click here to visit the blog.
2012-01-04: Lynne Gold-Bikin Contributes to Huffington Post Blog
Carolyn R. Mirabile Appointed to Montgomery County Commission on Women and Families
2011-12-13
Carolyn Mirabile was recently appointed to the Montgomery County Commission on Women and Families (MCCWF). The mission of the MCCWF is to foster leadership, provide awareness of existing services, promote development of resources and advocate equal access to such resources in order to enhance the
2011-12-13: Carolyn R. Mirabile Appointed to Montgomery County Commission on Women and Families
Caren E. Morrissey Authors Article on Economic Challenges to Family Law
2011-11-29
"A House Divided: Turbulent Economy Brings New Challenges to Family Law" authored by Caren Morrissey was published in the November 1, 2011 issue of Pennsylvania Law Weekly.
2011-11-29: Caren E. Morrissey Authors Article on Economic Challenges to Family Law
Jonathan T. Hoffman Authors Article on Emancipation and Child Support Obligations
2011-09-21
"Examining Emancipation and Child Support Obligations in Pennsylvania" authored by Jonathan Hoffman was published in the September 6, 2011 issue of Pennsylvania Law Weekly.
2011-09-21: Jonathan T. Hoffman Authors Article on Emancipation and Child Support Obligations
Jonathan T. Hoffman Presented to the Montgomery County Bar Association
2011-09-12
Jonathan Hoffman presented "Top Tax Tips for Every Family Lawyer" to the Montgomery County Bar Association on September 7, 2011.
2011-09-12: Jonathan T. Hoffman Presented to the Montgomery County Bar Association
Lynne Gold-Bikin and Jonathan T. Hoffman Co-Author Article for The Matrimonial Strategist
2011-09-12
Lynne Gold-Bikin and Jonathan Hoffman co-authored "To File Jointly or Not to File Jointly? That Is the Question" for the September 2011 issue of The Matrimonial Strategist.
Lynne Gold-Bikin to Present at Association for Accounting Marketing Event
2011-08-29
Lynne Gold-Bikin will present "Don't Take No for an Answer: Negotiating from a Point of Strength in Business and Personal Dealings" to the Association for Accounting Marketing (AAM) Event on September 14, 2011. For more information, visit the
2011-08-29: Lynne Gold-Bikin to Present at Association for Accounting Marketing Event
Lynne Gold-Bikin Quoted in Prenupital Agreement Article
2011-08-29
Lynne Gold-Bikin is quoted extensively in the Bankrate.com article "Why Engaged Couples Should Sign a Prenup". The full artcile can be seen on bankrate.com.
2011-08-29: Lynne Gold-Bikin Quoted in Prenupital Agreement Article
Lynne Gold-Bikin to Present to National Center for Family Law
2011-08-29
Lynne Gold-Bikin will co-present "Direct Examination of the Expert Witness" at the Third National Family Law Symposium - State of the Family 2011 at the University of Richmond on September 13, 2011. For more information, visit the
2011-08-29: Lynne Gold-Bikin to Present to National Center for Family Law
Lynne Gold-Bikin Authors Cross-Examination Article
2011-07-28
"View From the Other Side: Questions a Cross-Examining Lawyer Will Ask You" authored by Lynne Gold-Bikin was published in the August 2011 issue of Business Valuation Update.
2011-07-28: Lynne Gold-Bikin Authors Cross-Examination Article
Sean P. McCusker Authors Article on the Role of Facebook in Family Law Matters
2011-07-26
"Where Facebook Meets Family Law" authored by Sean McCusker was published in the July 12, 2011 issue of The Legal Intelligencer.
2011-07-26: Sean P. McCusker Authors Article on the Role of Facebook in Family Law Matters
Andrew D. Taylor Authors Article on Same Sex Divorces
2011-07-12
"The Defense of Marriage Act: Effects on Same-Sex Divorces" authored by Drew Taylor was published in the July 12, 2011 issue of the Pennsylvania Law Weekly.
2011-07-12: Andrew D. Taylor Authors Article on Same Sex Divorces
Carolyn R. Mirabile and Andrew D. Taylor Complete Houston Family Law Trial Institute
2011-05-26
Carolyn Mirabile and Andrew Taylor completed the Houston Family Law Trial Institute. The HFLTI, hosted by the South Texas College of Law, is an intensive 8-day training program for family law practitioners. For more information on the program, visit the
2011-05-26: Carolyn R. Mirabile and Andrew D. Taylor Complete Houston Family Law Trial Institute
Lynne Gold-Bikin Co-Authors Family Law Special Report
2011-05-26
Lynne Gold-Bikin co-authored the Aspatore Special Report "National Trends in Family Law: An Immediate Look at Economic and Societal Changes Impacting Divorce Law Across the Country" published in May 2011.
2011-05-26: Lynne Gold-Bikin Co-Authors Family Law Special Report
Christian V. Badali Appears on "Voice of Reason"
2011-05-26
Christian Badali participated in a expert panel discussion on recent high-profile divorces. The discussion will air on "Voice of Reason" on the Comcast Network on June 5, 2011.
2011-05-26: Christian V. Badali Appears on "Voice of Reason"
Sean P. McCusker Authors Article for Pennsylvania Law Weekly
2011-05-03
"A Day Late, a Dollar Short and 3,000 Miles Away", authored by Sean McCusker, was published in the May 3, 2011 issue of the Pennsylvania Law Weekly. The article focuses on the changes to relocation in Pennsylvania's new custody statute to have major impact. To see a copy of the f
2011-05-03: Sean P. McCusker Authors Article for Pennsylvania Law Weekly
Daniel J. Clifford Featured in The Legal Intelligencer
2011-04-06
Dan Clifford was quoted in "Adoption Law Change to Allow Ongoing Contact With Birth Relatives" published in the April 5, 2011 issue of The Legal Intelligencer.
2011-04-06: Daniel J. Clifford Featured in The Legal Intelligencer
Daniel J. Clifford Named Diverse Attorney of the Year
2011-04-05
Dan Clifford was named as a 2011 Diverse Attorney of the Year by The Legal Intelligencer. Every two years, The Legal Intelligencer recognizes outstanding minority attorneys from across Pennsylvania. The process includes soliciations for recommendation from bar associations, law
2011-04-05: Daniel J. Clifford Named Diverse Attorney of the Year
Carolyn R. Mirabile Authors Article on How Bankruptcy Affects Divorce Agreements
2011-03-01
"When Collecting Becomes Complicated" authored by partner Carolyn Mirabile was published in the March 1, 2011 issue of the Pennsylvania Law Weekly.
2011-03-01: Carolyn R. Mirabile Authors Article on How Bankruptcy Affects Divorce Agreements
Lynne Gold-Bikin to Present Family Law Webinar
2011-02-21
Lynne Gold-Bikin will present the Strafford webinar "Family Law and the Role of Financial Experts: Tracing, Locating and Valuing Marital Assets Utilizing Forensic Accountants" on March 31, 2011. For more information or to register, visit the
2011-02-21: Lynne Gold-Bikin to Present Family Law Webinar
Lynne Gold-Bikin Authors Article on the Rendell Divorce
2011-02-18
Lynne Gold-Bikin authored "Divorce After 40 Years? Why Not? The Rendells' split isn't that shocking—but not for the reasons you think" for Philadelphia Magazine's blog The Philly Post. &
2011-02-18: Lynne Gold-Bikin Authors Article on the Rendell Divorce
Lynne Gold-Bikin to Speak at Professional Women's Roundtable
2011-02-17
Lynne Gold-Bikin will present "Negotiating From a Point of Strength in Business and Personal Dealings" at the Professional Women's Roundtable event on March 17, 2011. For more information or to register, visit the PWR website.
2011-02-17: Lynne Gold-Bikin to Speak at Professional Women's Roundtable
Andrew D. Taylor Authors Child Custody Article
2011-02-12
Andrew Taylor authored "Changes to Pennsylvania Child Custody Laws: It's About Time" which was published in The Times Herald on February 12, 2011.
2011-02-12: Andrew D. Taylor Authors Child Custody Article
Jacqueline Genesio Lux Authors Article for American Bar Associaton Publication
2011-02-07
"Growing Pains That Cannot Be Ignored: Automatic Reevaluation of Custody Arrangements at Child's Adolescence" authored by Jacqueline Genesio Lux was published in the Fall 2010 issue of the American Bar Association's Family Law Quarterly.
2011-02-07: Jacqueline Genesio Lux Authors Article for American Bar Associaton Publication
Daniel J. Clifford Featured in The Times Herald
2011-02-01
Dan Clifford's candidacy for Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas is highlighted in an article in The Times Herald.
2011-02-01: Daniel J. Clifford Featured in The Times Herald
Daniel J. Clifford Featured in The Intelligencer
2011-01-24
Dan Clifford's candidacy for Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas is highlighted in an artcile in The Intelligencer.
2011-01-24: Daniel J. Clifford Featured in The Intelligencer
Daniel J. Clifford Featured in Montgomery County Newspaper
2011-01-10
Partner Dan Clifford's recommendation by the Mongomery County Bar Associaton is featured in an article in the Springfield Sun.
2011-01-10: Daniel J. Clifford Featured in Montgomery County Newspaper
Lynne Gold-Bikin to Present at American Bar Association Webinar
2010-12-21
Partner Lynne Gold-Bikin will serve as a faculty member for the Januray 12, 2011 webinar "Prescription Drug Abuse - A Rising Epidemic: Legal Implications and Prevention Strategies in Employment and Family Law" presented by the American Bar Association (ABA). For more information or to reg
2010-12-21: Lynne Gold-Bikin to Present at American Bar Association Webinar
Daniel J. Clifford Recommended by the Montgomery County Bar Association
2010-12-20
Partner Dan Clifford is one of nine candidates recommended by the Mongomery County Bar Associaton for the Common Pleas Court bench in 2011. "Montgomery County Bar Nominates Nine for
2010-12-20: Daniel J. Clifford Recommended by the Montgomery County Bar Association
Lynne Gold-Bikin Quoted in New York Daily News Article
2010-12-10
Partner Lynne Gold-Bikin is quoted in an article appearing in the December 10, 2010 edition of the New York Daily News. The article focuse
2010-12-10: Lynne Gold-Bikin Quoted in New York Daily News Article
Christian V. Badali Authors Article for Pennsylvania Law Weekly on College Savings in Divorce Proceedings
2010-11-23
"College Savings and Their Role at the Divorce Table" authored by partner Christian Badali was published in the November 2, 2010 issue of the Pennsylvania Law Weekly.
Carolyn R. Mirabile Presents at Family Law Seminar
2010-11-09
Partner Carolyn Mirabile presented "Hot Tips on What Family Law Practitioners Should Know in Other Areas of Law, but Probably Do Not - Are You Committing Malpractice?" at a Toby L. Dickman Seminar on November 9, 2010.
2010-11-09: Carolyn R. Mirabile Presents at Family Law Seminar
Dan Clifford Speaks at Pennsylvania Bar Association Diversity Summit
2010-10-26
Partner Dan Clifford will present at the 5th Annual Pennsylvania Bar Association Diveristy Summit: Renewing the Hope. The Summit will take place on October 29, 2010 in Philadelphia.
2010-10-26: Dan Clifford Speaks at Pennsylvania Bar Association Diversity Summit
Dan Clifford Speaks at Montgomery Bar Association Event
2010-10-06
Partner Dan Clifford presented "The Judicial Interview of the Child" to the Montgomery Bar Association on October 6, 2010.
2010-10-06: Dan Clifford Speaks at Montgomery Bar Association Event
Jonathan T. Hoffman Authors Article for Pennsylvania Law Weekly on Family Law Tax Issues
2010-09-07
"Avoiding Those Tax Day Dilemmas" authored by associate Jonathan Hoffman was published in the September 7, 2010 issue of the Pennsylvania Law Weekly.
2010-09-07: Jonathan T. Hoffman Authors Article for Pennsylvania Law Weekly on Family Law Tax Issues
Chris Badali Appears on "Voice of Reason"
2010-08-16
Partner Chris Badali participated in a expert panel discussion on same-sex marriage and the ramifications of the recent federal ruling regarding California's ban on same-sex marriages. The discussion aired on "Voice of Reason" on the Comcast Network. The podcast of the discussion is avail
2010-08-16: Chris Badali Appears on "Voice of Reason"
Dan Clifford Featured in Local Newspapers
2010-08-16
Partner Dan Clifford, Chair of the Diversity Committee of the Montgomery County Bar Association, appeared in pictorials in the Times Herald and The Legal Intelligencer featuring the closing reception of the Association's Summer Program.
2010-08-16: Dan Clifford Featured in Local Newspapers
Christian V. Badali and Renee M. Porada Promoted to Partnership
2010-08-01
We are pleased to announce that Christian V. Badali and Renee M. Porada have been elevated to Partnership. Mr. Badali, based in the firm's Norristown office, is a member of the Family Law Group. His practice includes divorce, custody, alimony and spousal support, child support, equitable
2010-08-01: Christian V. Badali and Renee M. Porada Promoted to Partnership
Daniel J. Clifford Authors Article for Legal Intelligencer on Custody Issues
2010-06-22
In its June 22, 2010 edition, the Legal Intelligencer published an article written by partner Daniel J. Clifford about international custody issues. Mr. Clifford, a member of the Firm's Family Law practice group, is a nationally recognized expert in the field.
2010-06-22: Daniel J. Clifford Authors Article for Legal Intelligencer on Custody Issues
Daniel J. Clifford Named to PBA's Diversity Task Force
2010-06-22
Partner Daniel J. Clifford has been named by the Pennsylvania Bar Association to its Diversity Task Force. Mr. Clifford is a member of the Firm's Family Law practice group.
2010-06-22: Daniel J. Clifford Named to PBA's Diversity Task Force
Christian V. Badali Selected for Family Law Trial Institute
2010-06-07
Christian V. Badali, an associate with Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP's family law practice in Norristown, was one of 48 attorneys nationwide selected to participate in the Houston Family Law Trial Institute, an intensive eight-day program focusing on tri
2010-06-07: Christian V. Badali Selected for Family Law Trial Institute
21 Attorneys Named to 2010 Pennsylvania 'Super Lawyers' List
2010-05-25
Twenty-one attorneys at Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP have been selected for inclusion in the 2010 listing of Pennsylvania "Super Lawyers" and "Super Lawyers Rising Stars." Those named as "Super Lawyers" are partners Daniel J. Clifford, E
2010-05-25: 21 Attorneys Named to 2010 Pennsylvania 'Super Lawyers' List
Lynne Z. Gold-Bikin and Andrew D. Taylor Author Column in Legal Intelligencer
2010-05-04
Partner Lynne Z. Gold-Bikin and associate Andrew D. Taylor of the Firm's Family Law group wrote a column published in the May 4, 2010 issue of The Legal Intelligencer. The piece, titled
2010-05-04: Lynne Z. Gold-Bikin and Andrew D. Taylor Author Column in Legal Intelligencer
Lynne Z. Gold Bikin Discusses Jon & Kate Divorce on 'Good Morning America'
2010-04-08
On April 8, 2010, partner Lynne Z. Gold-Bikin appeared on a segment of ABC's 'Good Morning America,' providing commentary on the latest developments in the divorce and custody proceedings between reality TV stars Jon and Kate Gosselin. Video from the segment can be viewed
2010-04-08: Lynne Z. Gold Bikin Discusses Jon & Kate Divorce on 'Good Morning America'
Daniel J. Clifford Quoted in Recent Media Stories
2010-03-02
Partner Daniel J. Clifford, managing partner of the Firm's Norristown office and member of the Firm's Family Law group, was recently quoted in a variety of news articles. Mr. Clifford was quoted in a
2010-03-02: Daniel J. Clifford Quoted in Recent Media Stories
Lynne Z. Gold-Bikin Pens New Series for Hitched Magazine
2009-12-29
Partner Lynne Z. Gold-Bikin, chair of the Firm's Family Law group, has written the first of a new collection of articles for
2009-12-29: Lynne Z. Gold-Bikin Pens New Series for Hitched Magazine
Christian V. Badali Elected Treasurer of Montco Bar Family Law Section
2009-11-10
2009-11-10: Christian V. Badali Elected Treasurer of Montco Bar Family Law Section
Lynne Z. Gold-Bikin to Appear on Fox 29's 'Good Day'
2009-10-16
Partner Lynne Z. Gold-Bikin will appear on Fox 29's "Good Day" television program on Monday, October 19, 2009 to discuss the ongoing developments in the divorce proceedings between Jon and Kate Gosselin, stars of the TLC reality show "Jon & Kate Plus 8.""Good Day" airs from 5
2009-10-16: Lynne Z. Gold-Bikin to Appear on Fox 29's 'Good Day'
Lynne Z. Gold-Bikin Quoted in New York Daily News Article
2009-10-02
Partner Lynne Z. Gold-Bikin, chair of Weber Gallagher's Family Law department, was quoted in an article appearing in the Oc
2009-10-02: Lynne Z. Gold-Bikin Quoted in New York Daily News Article
Lynne Z. Gold-Bikin to Discuss Current Events on Comcast, Fox Networks
2009-07-14
Partner Lynne Z. Gold-Bikin will be appearing on regional and national media outlets to discuss recent news events. On Sunday, July 19, Ms. Gold-Bikin will appear on the Comcast Network's "Art Fennell Reports." The segment will focus on politics, power and infidelity, and what tr
2009-07-14: Lynne Z. Gold-Bikin to Discuss Current Events on Comcast, Fox Networks
Daniel J. Clifford Named to Citizens Advisory Committee Post
2009-07-07
Daniel J. Clifford, managing partner of Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP's Norristown office, was appointed by the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners to serve as a member of the Citizens Advisory Committee of the Montgomery County Office of Children &
2009-07-07: Daniel J. Clifford Named to Citizens Advisory Committee Post
Lynne Z. Gold-Bikin Interviewed on 'Jon & Kate' Divorce
2009-06-24
Partner Lynne Z. Gold-Bikin was interviewed by local and national media for her analysis of the recently announced divorce proceedings by Jon and Kate Gosselin, stars of the TLC reality show "Jon & Kate Plus 8." Ms. Gold-Bikin provided commentary to CBS3 and NBC10 in Philadel
2009-06-24: Lynne Z. Gold-Bikin Interviewed on 'Jon & Kate' Divorce
Economic Downturn Impacts Family Law Cases
2009-06-23
The National Law Journal and
2009-06-23: Economic Downturn Impacts Family Law Cases
Nine Attorneys Named Pennsylvania 'Super Lawyers'
2009-05-27
Paul M. Fires, Joseph Goldberg, Richard E. Stabinski, Peter J. Weber and Andrew K. Worek, partners in the Philadelphia office of Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP, Lynne Z. Gold
2009-05-27: Nine Attorneys Named Pennsylvania 'Super Lawyers'
Lynne Z. Gold-Bikin and Daniel J. Clifford Bring Family Law Practice to Weber Gallagher; Firm Opens Office in Norristown
2009-04-22
Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP is pleased to welcome attorneys Lynne Z. Gold-Bikin and Daniel J. Clifford, formerly of WolfBlock LLP, as partners in the Firm effective May 1, 2009. Ms. Gold-Bikin will head the Firm’s Family Law practice. Mr. Clifford, who also focus
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