Divorce Attorney Delaware County

Name: Feinman & Childs Family Law
Price range: $$$

Feinman & Childs Family Law, based in nearby King of Prussia, serves clients throughout Delaware County in divorce, child custody, support, property division, mediation, and related family law matters. Delaware County cases are filed at the courthouse in Media.

Delaware County sits just west of Philadelphia, running from the Main Line communities of Havertown and Newtown Square through the inner-ring suburbs of Upper Darby, Springfield, and Broomall, and down to Media, the county seat.

Feinman & Childs Family Law practices exclusively in family law, representing clients in Delaware County, including those whose cases cross county lines or involve parties living in different counties.

Family Law Services for Delaware County Clients

Feinman & Childs handles the full range of family law matters for clients in Delaware County. Every case is handled by attorneys who practice exclusively in family law.

Divorce

Divorce under Pennsylvania law involves specific procedural requirements that differ by county. The firm handles both straightforward and complex divorces, including high-asset cases, long-term marriages, and situations involving contested property, business interests, or ongoing support disputes.

Equitable Distribution

For Delaware County clients, marital assets often include homes in communities like Havertown, Newtown Square, or Broomall, retirement accounts, and investments accumulated over a marriage. Pennsylvania courts weigh the specific facts of each marriage to determine a fair division. The firm helps clients understand the realistic range of outcomes before any negotiation begins.

Child Custody and Visitation

Custody matters in Delaware County are heard by the Court of Common Pleas in Media. Pennsylvania courts apply the “best interests of the child” standard. The firm handles initial custody orders, contested litigation, relocation cases, and modifications.

Child Support, Spousal Support , and Alimony Pendente Lite

Delaware County support cases are handled through the Domestic Relations Section. Pennsylvania uses income-based guidelines for child support, spousal support and alimony pendente lite.. The firm advises on initial orders, modifications, and enforcement.

Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Lindsay H. Childs is a trained mediator and certified parenting coordinator. For clients in Delaware County who want to resolve custody, support, or property disputes outside of a courtroom, mediation offers a structured, lower-conflict path.

Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements

The firm drafts and reviews prenuptial and postnuptial agreements for clients across the region, ensuring they meet Pennsylvania’s enforceability standards and clearly reflect each client’s intentions.

Protection from Abuse (PFA)

PFA orders can be filed in Delaware County when the alleged incident took place within the county. The firm represents individuals involved in PFA proceedings, including those seeking protection and those responding to PFA petitions. These matters frequently intersect with pending custody and divorce proceedings, and timing matters significantly.

Additional Services

The firm also handles divorce arbitration, grandparent custody and third-party rights, gray divorce, post-divorce modifications, and parenting coordination for clients in Delaware County.

Communities We Serve in Delaware County and Surrounding Communities

Broomall
Chester
Collingdale
Darby
Drexel Hill
Folsom
Glenolden
Havertown
Lansdowne
Marcus Hook
Media
Newtown Square
Ridley Park
Sharon Hill
Springfield
Swarthmore
Upper Darby

Frequently Asked Questions

What family law services does the firm offer in Delaware County?

Feinman & Childs handles divorce, equitable distribution, child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, alimony, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, mediation, arbitration, Protection from Abuse orders, grandparent custody, parenting coordination, and post-divorce modifications for clients in Delaware County.

How does equitable distribution work in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania courts divide marital property equitably, meaning fairly but not necessarily equally. Courts consider many factors, including the length of the marriage, each spouse’s income and earning capacity, contributions to marital assets, and the standard of living during the marriage. An attorney can help you understand what a fair outcome looks like in your specific situation before any agreement is signed.

Does the firm offer mediation for Delaware County families?

Yes. Lindsay H. Childs is a trained mediator and certified parenting coordinator. Feinman & Childs helps clients explore mediation and other alternative dispute resolution options when appropriate for their circumstances.

What communities in Delaware County does the firm serve?

The firm represents clients throughout Delaware County, including Media, Havertown, Upper Darby, Newtown Square, Broomall, Springfield, Swarthmore, Ridley Park, Drexel Hill, Lansdowne, and surrounding communities.

Divorce Attorney Delaware County

Family Law Services for Delaware County Clients

Communities We Serve in Delaware County and Surrounding Communities

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