Materese Family Law

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We’re proud to celebrate two outstanding attorneys at Materese Family Law on their 2026 Super Lawyers recognitions.Congr...
05/22/2026

We’re proud to celebrate two outstanding attorneys at Materese Family Law on their 2026 Super Lawyers recognitions.

Congratulations to Inna Materese on once again being selected as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer — continuing many consecutive years of recognition for her professionalism, advocacy, and reputation within the legal community.

We also congratulate Gabriella “Gabi” Lacitignola on being named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Star for the second year in a row. This distinction is awarded to only 2.5% of attorneys in the state who are either under 40 or in practice for 10 years or less.

Super Lawyers selections are based on peer recognition and professional achievement, and we are honored to see our attorneys recognized for the work they do on behalf of our clients and community every day.

Today, we are proud to celebrate two extraordinary attorneys whose work continues to earn recognition throughout the Pen...
05/22/2026

Today, we are proud to celebrate two extraordinary attorneys whose work continues to earn recognition throughout the Pennsylvania legal community.

Congratulations to our founder, Inna Materese, on once again being recognized as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer — an honor awarded to only a small percentage of attorneys each year based on peer recognition and professional achievement. After previously being selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star for multiple consecutive years, Inna continues to be recognized by colleagues and the legal community for her leadership, litigation skills, and dedication to families navigating some of life’s most difficult transitions.

We also proudly congratulate Gabriella “Gabi” Lacitignola on being named a Super Lawyers Rising Star for the second year in a row. This distinction is reserved for only 2.5% of attorneys in Pennsylvania who are either under 40 or in practice for 10 years or less. Gabi’s fierce advocacy, courtroom skill, and commitment to her clients have quickly earned her the respect of both peers and the community.

While awards never define the heart of what we do, it is meaningful to see hard work, integrity, and client-centered advocacy recognized by the profession itself.

“Prospective hindsight” is a psychological and strategic decision-making tool sometimes called the “premortem” technique...
05/21/2026

“Prospective hindsight” is a psychological and strategic decision-making tool sometimes called the “premortem” technique.

Instead of asking, “What went wrong?” after a bad outcome, you imagine yourself in the future after the outcome has already happened — and then work backward to determine what likely caused it.

In other words:

“Imagine it’s one year from now, and your custody case or divorce outcome went terribly. What decisions, behaviors, or emotional reactions likely got you there?”

This concept is especially powerful in family law because divorce and custody disputes are emotionally loaded, reactive, and often driven by short-term feelings rather than long-term goals.

In divorce and custody litigation, prospective hindsight helps clients:

* Stop making decisions based on anger or revenge
* Think like a judge before acting
* Anticipate how texts, social media, relationships, financial choices, or co-parenting behavior may later be viewed in court
* Avoid self-sabotaging conduct
* Evaluate and plan for weak points in their own case.

Good family law strategy often comes down to this:
Act today in a way your future self — and the judge — will thank you for later.

Viewing today’s actions with tomorrow’s hindsight helps you get there.





LET’S TALK ABOUT S*X. 👀(Yes, really.)One of the most common questions we get from clients after separation is:“Am I allo...
05/20/2026

LET’S TALK ABOUT S*X. 👀
(Yes, really.)

One of the most common questions we get from clients after separation is:

“Am I allowed to date while my divorce is pending?”

Short answer? YES.

Separation is the end of one chapter — not the end of your life. 😏

Sometimes, during divorce, the adults make such a mess of things that the people carrying the heaviest emotional weight ...
05/15/2026

Sometimes, during divorce, the adults make such a mess of things that the people carrying the heaviest emotional weight are the kids.

Children can feel the tension. They absorb the instability. They hear more than we think they do.

And yet, many parents still expect their children to continue acting the same way, maintaining the same relationships, keeping perfect grades, staying emotionally regulated, and excelling at life while the world around them feels uncertain.

Family restructuring is hard — for everyone.

At some point, pride, resentment, and the need to “win” have to take a back seat to what your children actually need: stability, consistency, emotional safety, and parents who are willing to protect them from unnecessary chaos.

Divorce changes a family. It does not have to destroy one.

The way adults choose to handle the process matters more than they often realize.

05/15/2026

Getting divorced doesn’t magically untangle every part of your financial life.

A divorce decree changes your legal marital status — from married to single — but it does not automatically update the important details tied to your assets and accounts.

Things like these 👆🏼

That means assets you intended for your children, family members, or someone else entirely could still pass to an ex-spouse, even years after your divorce is finalized.

One of the most overlooked parts of divorce is what happens after the paperwork is signed.

Working with an attorney who helps you think beyond the decree — and get all of your ducks in a row — can help prevent unintended consequences and protect the future you’re working so hard to rebuild.

At Materese Family Law PC, we believe the details matter.

05/09/2026

Prenups are on the rise in 2026 — not because couples believe less in marriage, but because they’re entering it more intentionally.

Today’s couples are protecting more than homes and bank accounts. They’re protecting businesses, brands, cryptocurrency, intellectual property, future earnings, pets, and each other from debt in an economy unlike the one previous generations knew.

A thoughtful prenuptial agreement is not about planning for divorce. It’s about communication, clarity, and building a marriage with open eyes.

Modern love looks different — and modern legal planning does too.

💍❤️

04/26/2026

You may not have gotten to choose how your marriage ended—but you do have a say in what comes next.

Your children are watching how you handle the transition. The tone you set. The stability you create. The way you show up.

This is where it matters most.

Because the goal isn’t just to get through it.
It’s to help your kids come through it too.

04/23/2026

If you know, you know… 😅

Some days it’s crisis control. Some days it’s detective work. Some days it’s part lawyer, part therapist, part professional fire extinguisher. It’s all in a day’s work.

All jokes aside—this work matters to us. The people behind these cases matter to us. We don’t take that lightly.

But in the middle of heavy moments, a little humor can go a long way. It keeps us grounded, human, and ready to keep showing up for our clients the way they deserve.

We’ve got you—with a little humor through the chaos and everything in between.

Not every message deserves a response. And not every response helps your case.In high-conflict situations—especially dur...
04/23/2026

Not every message deserves a response. And not every response helps your case.

In high-conflict situations—especially during divorce or custody disputes—some communications are designed to provoke, escalate, or pull you off course. The instinct to defend yourself immediately is strong. But reacting emotionally is often exactly what the other side is counting on.

Strategic silence isn’t weakness. It’s discipline.

Pause before you respond. Ask yourself:
– Is this productive or just provocative?
– Does this move my case forward?
– Would my attorney want this in front of a judge?

You don’t have to attend every argument you’re invited to.

Stay focused. Stay measured. And when in doubt—step away from the keyboard.

Sometimes silence isn’t just golden… it’s powerful.

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