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Can I Rebut the Child Support Formula?
Probably not. This is because the Melson Formula acts as a rebuttable presumption. The result of the Melson Formula will be entered as the child support order absent a compelling reason to the contrary. Rebuttal cases are necessarily outliers. They often involve unusual fact-patterns or involve litigants with unusual incomes. The most common types of rebuttal cases are high income ...
Women’s History Month Interview Series: Theresa Nadachowski & Diane Shoemaker
Reflecting on Women's History Month, how have you seen the role of women in law evolve during your career? Theresa Nadachowski: Years ago, the culture of life was more geared to women being “stay-at-home mothers” and “homemakers”. They were expected to prioritize family and maintain the household, limiting them from furthering their education, seeking employment and also the ability to ...
Women’s History Month Interview Series: Robyn Rykard
Describe your current and past roles at MacElree Harvey. I started with MacElree Harvey in 2018 as an office assistant. Generally speaking, an office assistant’s responsibilities include ordering toner and placing service calls for the various copiers, replenish supplies and deliver mail and filings to the courthouse. Since joining the firm, I have added more client facing duties to my ...
Subject to Cross Episode 44: Mental Health and Criminal Justice
This week in Episode 44, Caroline and Pete touch upon the issue of the treatment of mental health in the criminal justice system. Their discussion is triggered by recent news in Dauphin County of inmates facing "two weeks of darkness" in solitary confinement ...
Subject to Cross Episode 43: Confirmation Bias in American Nightmare
This week in Episode 43, Pete and Caroline analyze the popular Netflix series, American Nightmare, covering the 2015 home invasion and kidnapping in Vallejo, California. *Spoiler alert warning* The duo discuss the case in detail from the handling of evidence, interrogation of key witnesses, and management of the case by the Vallejo police force. If you have watched the series, ...
Women’s History Month Interview Series: Nicole Castafero
Reflecting on Women's History Month, how have you seen the role of women in legal administration evolve during your career, and what contributions do you believe women have made to the success of law firms and legal departments? Prior to joining MacElree Harvey in 2020, I worked for a firm in Philadelphia. I consider myself fortunate that the executives at ...
Subject to Cross Episode 42: The Full Force of the 2nd Amendment
This week, Caroline and Pete discuss the Second Amendment in the post-Bruen era. Did the Supreme Court go too far? Will Pete and Caroline ever see eye-to-eye on this one? Caroline has permission to discuss a case she is currently working on, and explains how she is arguing this constitutional right in court. Listen to Episode 42 wherever you listen ...
Women’s History Month Interview Series: Michelle Foster
When you began your career, did you ever imagine you would have a leadership role in this profession/industry? While I may not have initially envisioned becoming a CEO of this law firm, I am grateful for the opportunities and experiences that have led me to this position. This is my twentieth year with MacElree Harvey, and many of us have ...