Donuts & Divorce: A Family Law Podcast

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 [email protected], 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 [email protected], 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 [email protected], 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 [email protected], 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 Attorney Lisa Standish, owner of the Law Offices of Lisa Standish, regarding why it may actually benefit parties to hire attorneys who actually get along.  

Attorney Lisa Standish works work with a vast array of individuals, young and old, whether they are married or single, as they face a broad array of family law issues, including contemplating a marriage or domestic partnership and ending these relationships. She offers traditional litigation services, as well as mediation and the Collaborative Process.  https://www.lsfamilylaw.com/

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 [email protected], 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 Erin Troup, LPC, NCC, CT, IMH-E IV®, owner of Sprout Center for Emotional Growth and Development, LLC.  Together, they discuss the unique issues with co-parenting teenagers in both healthy co-parenting relationships and volatile co-parenting relationships.

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 [email protected], 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 the issue of school choice, including where a child should go to school after separation or 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 [email protected], 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 traveling and vacationing with minor children after separation from your ex.  Can you cross state lines with your children without your ex's permission?  Can you take children on vacation without your ex's permission?  Can you fly with your children without your ex's permission.  Dorothy and Aleks answer these questions and many more!

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 [email protected], 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 Do's and the Don'ts in custody cases, including the behaviors to really avoid, and why it is important to set healthy co-parenting practices as soon as you separate.

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 [email protected], 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 Aleksandra Kocelko and Dorothy O'Neil discuss step-parent adoption in Pennsylvania, including the procedure, what is needed, and the law surrounding step-parent adoptions.

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 [email protected], 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.