Lisa Marie Vari

Lisa Marie Vari

Lisa Marie Vari & Associates
  • Divorce, Family Law, Domestic Violence ...
  • Florida, Pennsylvania
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Biography

Divorce and other family law problems do not need to devastate you financially or ruin your relationship with your children.

Call my office toll-free at 1-844-VARI-LAW (1-844-827-4529) or our main office in Pittsburgh at 412-281-9906 to learn how we can help you resolve your family law or divorce issues.

Education
Duquesne University School of Law
J.D. | Law
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Honors: Member, Law Review Scheib Memorial Scholarship
Activities: Teaching Assistant for Legal Research & Writing course; Appellate Tax Moot Court Competition - 1st Place; Member, Moot Court Boart, Law Library Student Assistant
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University of Pittsburgh School of Law
B.A. | Legal Studies
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Honors: Dean's List (every semester); Golden Key National Honor Society
Activities: Academic Tutor for Student-Athletes
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Professional Experience
Founding Partner - Lawyer
Lisa Marie Vari & Associates
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Family law firm with offices located in Pittsburgh, Cranberry Township, Canonsburg and Clearfield, Pennsylvania and Miami, Florida. Office limits its practice to family law issues in Pennsylvania and Florida including divorce, child and spousal support, alimony, paternity, equitable distribution, child custody, grandparents rights, adoption, juvenile law, domestic violence, surrogacy contracts, and related issues.
Judicial Law Clerk, Judge Max Baer
Family Division, Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County
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Assisted Administrative Judge of Family Division in resolution of cases before the Court involving divorce, support, custody, paternity, and related issues.
Legal Intern
Pennsylvania Supreme Court, Justice Ralph Cappy
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Assisted Judicial Law Clerks in researching and drafting opinions on behalf of the late Justice.
Publications
Articles & Publications
Doubting Dads Prompt Paternity Test Trend
Tribune Review
Mother's Rights Upheld over Grandparents
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Fit Parent Wins Over Grandparents
PA Superior Court
Speaking Engagements
Collaborative Family Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Miami, FL
Collaborative Family Law Institute
Certifications
Florida Family Law Mediator
Florida Supreme Court
Collaborative Family Law Attorney
Collaborative Family Law Institute
Awards
Silver Level Client Champion
Martindale-Hubbell
Family Law Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers Magazine
Family Law Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers Magazine
Family Law Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers Magazine
PA Family Law Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
Nominated by attorney peers as PA Super Lawyer in the family law area.
Family Law & Divorce Lead Counsel Rating
Lead Counsel
PA Family Law Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
Nominated and endorsed by fellow attorneys as PA Super Lawyer in Family Law field.
Divorce & Family Law Lead Counsel Rating
Lead Counsel
PA Family Law Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
Named as PA Super Lawyer in Family Law field. Nomination and award based upon peer recognition.
Family Law & Divorce Lead Counsel Rating
Lead Counsel
PA Family Law Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
Recognized as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer in Family Law. Award based upon peer nomination and recognition.
Divorce & Family Law Lead Counsel rating
Lead Counsel
Winner, Appellate Tax Moot Court Competition
Duquesne University School of Law
Scheib Memorial Scholarship
Duquesne University School of Law
Academic Scholarship
Member, Law Review
Duquesne University School of Law
Membership granted to top 20% of class.
Professional Associations
Military & Veterans Affair Section, Allegheny County Bar Assoc.
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Military & Veterans Affairs Section, Pennsylvania Bar Association
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Florida Bar
Member
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Family Law Section, Florida Bar Association
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United States Supreme Court Bar
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Pennsylvania State Bar
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Family Law Section, Allegheny County Bar Association
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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Pennsylvania
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Call our office toll-free at 1-844-VARI-LAW (1-844-827-4529) or locally at 412-281-9906 to learn about our fees.
Practice Areas
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
Juvenile Law
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
Q. As a father do I have the right to see my children if there's no custody. Arrangement?
A: Yes. If the Mother is not allowing you to see your children, I would suggest filing a custody complaint to obtain a custody order; this will provide you with set days/times to exercise custody.

Please feel free to visit my website to learn about the factors PA judges take into consideration in custody cases. http://www.pafamilylawyers.com/Child-Custody/Determining-Custody-in-PA.shtml

Lisa Marie Vari, Esquire

www.pafamilylawyers.com
Q. I live in PA, my ex-wife is threatening to sue me for alimony, we have been divorced for 15 years. Is that possible?
A: In PA all claims for alimony must be brought prior to the entry of the divorce decree. If your divorce has already been finalized, your ex wife does not have a valid claim for alimony.

Please feel free to review the information about support on my website. http://www.pafamilylawyers.com/Spousal-Support-APL-Alimony/

Lisa Marie Vari, Esquire

www.pafamilylawyers.com
Q. My fiance' is claiming her daughter on her income tax, her ex husband said she would owe him what he would get back.
A: Generally the parent who has primary custody may claim the child on their income taxes. In Pennsylvania there is no hard and fast rule as to which parent may claim a child when there is 50/50 custody.

If the party's cannot agree, they will have to motion the court to make the decision for them.

Please feel free to visit my blog for information on federal income taxation as it relates to Family Law in Pa.

https://www.pafamilylawyers.com/blog/2013/06/basics-of-federal-income-taxation-related-to-pa-family-law.shtml

Lisa Marie Vari, Esquire

www.pafamilylawyers.com
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Blog
Pittsburgh Family Law Attorneys Blog
Contact & Map
Allegheny County Office
3810 S Water Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Telephone: (412) 281-9906
Fax: (412) 281-9907
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Office hours are by appointment only. Appointments are available by telephone, video conferencing and when appropriate, in person.
Butler County Office
2009 Mackenzie Way
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Telephone: (724) 776-9906
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Office hours are by appointment only. Appointments may be conducted by telephone, video conferencing or when appropriate, in person. Please call or email us to schedule your appointment.
Washington County Office
2400 Ansys Drive
Suite 102
Canonsburg, PA 15319
Telephone: (724) 436-5500
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Office hours are by appointment only. Appointments may be scheduled by telephone, video conference and when appropriate, in person. Please call our office or email us to schedule your appointment.
Clearfield County Office
114 1/2 S. Second Street
Clearfield, PA 16830
Telephone: (814) 290-0587
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Office hours are by appointment only. Appointments may be scheduled by telephone, video conference and when appropriate, in person. Please call our office or email us to schedule your appointment.
Miami Meeting Location
1200 Brickell Avenue
Suite 1950
Miami, FL 33131
Telephone: (305) 222-7351
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Office hours are by appointment only. Appointments may be scheduled by telephone, video conference and when appropriate, in person. Please call our office or email us to schedule your appointment.