Dorothy is back! In this episode, Dorothy explains online mediation, its benefits, and how Dorothy has revamped her online mediation program. Learn about the "Four C's and the E" - Communication, Convenience, Comfort, Cost, and Efficiency.

Dorothy O'Neil, Esq. is a collaboratively-trained attorney and Co-Chair of the Family Law Group at Burns White. If you have any questions, please contact Dorothy O'Neil at [email protected]. To learn more about Dorothy and the Family Law Group, visit burnswhite.com. 

Remember that the Donuts and 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 issue. No attorney-client relationship is formed by listening or participating in this podcast, the information provided does not constitute legal advice, and any thoughts or commentary by the podcasting lawyers is provided as a service to the community and does not constitute solicitation or legal advice. Any information provided is 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 is talking about cheating, adultery, and infidelity.  How will a cheating spouse impact a divorce or separation?

Dorothy O'Neil, Esq. is a collaboratively-trained attorney and Co-Chair of the Family Law Group at Burns White. If you have any questions, please contact Dorothy O'Neil at [email protected]. To learn more about Dorothy and the Family Law Group, visit burnswhite.com. 

Remember that the Donuts and 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 issue. No attorney-client relationship is formed by listening or participating in this podcast, the information provided does not constitute legal advice, and any thoughts or commentary by the podcasting lawyers is provided as a service to the community and does not constitute solicitation or legal advice. Any information provided is 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 is joined by Dr. Jonathan Impellizzeri, or "Dr. J", to discuss "marital purgatory" and what options or resources are available to those whose marriages are teetering on "do I stay or do I go?"

Dr. Jonathan Impellizzeri, PhD, LPC, LMFT, ACS, BC-TMH, also known as “Dr. J",  is the first Certified Gottman Couple Therapist (CGT) in Western Pennsylvania.  CGT’s have specialized training in a research-based approach to treating distressed couple relationships. Click here to read more about Dr. J.

Dorothy O'Neil, Esq. is a collaboratively-trained attorney and Co-Chair of the Family Law Group at Burns White. If you have any questions, please contact Dorothy O'Neil at [email protected]. To learn more about Dorothy and the Family Law Group, visit burnswhite.com. 

Remember that the Donuts and 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 issue. No attorney-client relationship is formed by listening or participating in this podcast, the information provided does not constitute legal advice, and any thoughts or commentary by the podcasting lawyers is provided as a service to the community and does not constitute solicitation or legal advice. Any information provided is 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 is joined by colleague Aleksandra Kocelko to talk about dating after your separation and when to introduce your significant other to your kids.

Aleks  Kocelko is an Associate in the Family Law practice group at Burns White.  Aleks is experienced in handling all aspects of family law, including divorce, custody, child support, and prenuptial agreements, and is fully trained in the Collaborative Law Process.

Dorothy O'Neil, Esq. is a collaboratively-trained attorney and Co-Chair of the Family Law Group at Burns White. If you have any questions, please contact Dorothy O'Neil at [email protected]. To learn more about Dorothy and the Family Law Group, visit burnswhite.com. 

Remember that the Donuts and 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 issue. No attorney-client relationship is formed by listening or participating in this podcast, the information provided does not constitute legal advice, and any thoughts or commentary by the podcasting lawyers is provided as a service to the community and does not constitute solicitation or legal advice. Any information provided is 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.

It's a new year! If your 2022 New Year's resolution involves getting a divorce, Dorothy suggests pursuing your divorce as you would a New Year's resolution. 

Dorothy O'Neil, Esq. is a collaboratively-trained attorney and Co-Chair of the Family Law Group at Burns White. If you have any questions, please contact Dorothy O'Neil at [email protected]. To learn more about Dorothy and the Family Law Group, visit burnswhite.com. 

Remember that the Donuts and 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 issue. No attorney-client relationship is formed by listening or participating in this podcast, the information provided does not constitute legal advice, and any thoughts or commentary by the podcasting lawyers is provided as a service to the community and does not constitute solicitation or legal advice. Any information provided is 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.

What does the financial impact of divorce really look like? In this episode, Dorothy is joined by Donna Cheswick, owner of Cheswick Divorce Solutions, to discuss marital property, documentation, tax implications, and standard of living changes, among other things.

For 13 years, Donna Cheswick has been a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® and assists clients, couples, and their lawyers to better understand financial complexities surrounding separation and to forecast the long-term effects of alternative settlement proposals. Donna is also a trained divorce mediator and financial neutral in Collaborative Divorce.

Dorothy O'Neil, Esq. is a collaboratively-trained attorney and Co-Chair of the Family Law Group at Burns White. If you have any questions, please contact Dorothy O'Neil at [email protected]. To learn more about Dorothy and the Family Law Group, visit burnswhite.com. 

Remember that the Donuts and 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 issue. No attorney-client relationship is formed by listening or participating in this podcast, the information provided does not constitute legal advice, and any thoughts or commentary by the podcasting lawyers is provided as a service to the community and does not constitute solicitation or legal advice. Any information provided is 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 is joined by Theresa Hutchinson to navigate the complex world of social security. Over the last several years, there has been an increase in divorces of married persons usually 55-years-of-age and older, which can impact retirement and social security.

Theresa Hutchinson is the Vice President of Medallion Wealth Management with more than 35 years of financial services experience, providing financial guidance to individual and institutional investors and acting as the firm's head fixed income trader. Theresa has achieved the National Social Security Advisor Certificate Holder (NSSA®) designation, which qualifies her to navigate clients through the complexity of the Social Security system and guide them on the variety of claiming strategies available.

Dorothy O'Neil, Esq. is a collaboratively-trained attorney and Co-Chair of the Family Law Group at Burns White. If you have any questions, please contact Dorothy O'Neil at [email protected]. To learn more about Dorothy and the Family Law Group, visit burnswhite.com. 

Remember that the Donuts and 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 issue. No attorney-client relationship is formed by listening or participating in this podcast, the information provided does not constitute legal advice, and any thoughts or commentary by the podcasting lawyers is provided as a service to the community and does not constitute solicitation or legal advice. Any information provided is 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.

Dorothy is joined by Attorney Margaret "Maggie" Prescott to discuss domestic violence and Protection from Abuse Actions.

Maggie Prescott, Esq.  is an attorney at the  Women’s Center and Shelter’s Civil Law Project, which is a subsidiary corporation of the Women’s Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh. Maggie provides civil legal representation for low-income survivors of intimate partner abuse and sexual violence and specializes in family law matters, such as Protection from Abuse, Custody, Child and Spousal Support, and Divorce.

Dorothy O'Neil, Esq. is a collaboratively-trained attorney and Co-Chair of the Family Law Group at Burns White. If you have any questions, please contact Dorothy O'Neil at [email protected]. To learn more about Dorothy and the Family Law Group, visit burnswhite.com. 

Remember that the Donuts and 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 issue. No attorney-client relationship is formed by listening or participating in this podcast, the information provided does not constitute legal advice, and any thoughts or commentary by the podcasting lawyers is provided as a service to the community and does not constitute solicitation or legal advice. Any information provided is 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.

Dorothy talks about the mediation process in separation or divorce cases. 

Dorothy O'Neil, Esq. is a collaboratively-trained attorney and Co-Chair of the Family Law Group at Burns White. If you have any questions, please contact Dorothy O'Neil at [email protected]. To learn more about Dorothy and the Family Law Group, visit burnswhite.com. 

Remember that the Donuts and 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 issue. No attorney-client relationship is formed by listening or participating in this podcast, the information provided does not constitute legal advice, and any thoughts or commentary by the podcasting lawyers is provided as a service to the community and does not constitute solicitation or legal advice. Any information provided is 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.

Dorothy is joined by colleague and Family Law attorney, Rachael Bowe, to discuss support in family law cases, specifically spousal support. Dorothy and Rachael will touch on spousal support, APL (Alimony Pendente Lite), and alimony. This is part two of a two-part series featuring Rachael Bowe.

Rachael C. Bowe is an Associate in Burns White’s Family Law practice. Well-versed in all areas of Family Law, her primary focus is on divorce, custody, and support matters.  Rachael is trained in the collaborative divorce process.

Dorothy O'Neil, Esq. is a collaboratively-trained attorney and Co-Chair of the Family Law Group at Burns White. If you have any questions, please contact Dorothy O'Neil at [email protected]. To learn more about Dorothy and the Family Law Group, visit burnswhite.com. 

Remember that the Donuts and 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 issue. No attorney-client relationship is formed by listening or participating in this podcast, the information provided does not constitute legal advice, and any thoughts or commentary by the podcasting lawyers is provided as a service to the community and does not constitute solicitation or legal advice. Any information provided is 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.