Carolyn R Mirabile

May 26, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

Clients often ask about their responsibility for college education. In Pennsylvania, neither parent has a legal obligation to pay for their child's college education. But in some cases it may be worthwhile for a parent to agree to pay a portion of the cost.

By Carolyn R. Mirabile

4 minute read

May 25, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

Clients often ask about their responsibility for college education. In Pennsylvania, neither parent has a legal obligation to pay for their child's college education. But in some cases it may be worthwhile for a parent to agree to pay a portion of the cost.

By Carolyn R. Mirabile

4 minute read

January 27, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

The Pennsylvania support statute defines earning capacity and outlines the factors a court must consider in applying earning capacity. There are also hundreds of cases in Pennsylvania that discuss earning capacity. But what does it really mean and what is its effect on the final support order?

By Carolyn R. Mirabile

4 minute read

January 26, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

The Pennsylvania support statute defines earning capacity and outlines the factors a court must consider in applying earning capacity. There are also hundreds of cases in Pennsylvania that discuss earning capacity. But what does it really mean and what is its effect on the final support order?

By Carolyn R. Mirabile

4 minute read

December 31, 2013 | The Legal Intelligencer

Any family law practitioner knows the new custody statute requires the court to consider 16 factors in determining custody. But what does this mean? Should testimony be strictly limited to the 16 factors?

By Carolyn R. Mirabile

8 minute read

July 10, 2012 | The Legal Intelligencer

Most of us hope when we walk down the aisle with our partner it will be for life. However, in those instances when marriage ends in divorce, our hope changes to a desire to end the marriage and sever all ties.

By Carolyn R. Mirabile

5 minute read

March 19, 2013 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am sure most of you reading this article love to settle your cases. The thought of multi-day trials, arguments over testimony and the uncertainty of the court decision are all good reasons to settle your case. Often, an attorney just doesn't know how to accomplish this task. I have the top five suggestions for getting your case resolved.

By Carolyn R. Mirabile

4 minute read

March 01, 2011 | The Legal Intelligencer

Finally, you negotiate what you believe to be a great settlement for your client, a wife in a divorce action. Both parties sign the agreement and you finalize the divorce.

By Carolyn R. Mirabile

9 minute read

June 07, 2011 | New Jersey Law Journal

Bankruptcy reform and its impact on family law

By Carolyn R. Mirabile

9 minute read