Maribeth Blessing

Maribeth Blessing concentrates her law practice in family law.

Although recognized as an accomplished litigator and selected by the Judges as a Special Master and Guardian Ad Litem, Maribeth specializes in settling cases outside of a courtroom. She is a leading expert in alternative dispute resolution processes including but not limited to mediation, arbitration and collaborative family law.

Maribeth has served on Montgomery County, Pennsylvania’s Advisory Panel for the Court Conciliation Program since its inception in 1999 and has been the liaison between the Pennsylvania Family Law Section and Children’s Rights Committee for years.

Maribeth is a member of numerous alternative dispute institutions including being an Advanced Practitioner with the Association of Conflict Resolution, a practicing member of the International Association of Collaborative Professionals, and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts.

She is also one of the founders of CPR (Center for Peaceful Resolution) featuring lawyers with “heart” focused on helping families maintain relationships while navigating a divorce.

Maribeth has been recognized yearly as one of Pennsylvania’s Super Lawyers as featured in Pennsylvania and Delaware “Super Lawyer” Magazines and as a top attorney in Pennsylvania in Philadelphia Magazine’s edition of Super Lawyers.

Maribeth has been designated as one of the 10 Best Attorneys in Pennsylvania by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys consistently since 2014.

Maribeth was featured on the Channel 6, ABC nightly news and in the March 2007 issue of Philadelphia Magazine, in the article, “The Divorce Posse”. Maribeth also received the distinguished honor of being the recipient of Widener University’s School of Law’s Alumni Service Award.

Recently, Maribeth was featured on award-winning Impact Makers Radio, in a segment titled, “Let’s Talk Divorce”.

She advised listeners as to how to choose the right attorney and the right process that would help divorcing couples work together in a peaceful environment to fashion a settlement suited to their needs. She pointed out the benefits of family-friendly processes available at a much more economical cost than litigation which leaves couples polarized, traumatized, and financially distraught.

If you or anyone else you know is thinking about a separation, please don’t make any changes until you are sure of the changes you want to make and the repercussions of those changes.

It is always best to schedule an informational meeting with an attorney to learn about the do’s and don’ts in planning for a separation, and the many processes available to aid you and your spouse along the path of separating your lives.

Should you or someone close to you be the surprised recipient of a request for a divorce or the party left unexpectedly behind, seek the immediate support of loved ones and family.

Once you’ve dried your eyes or even if still crying, give me a call, as you will need the compassion and understanding of a good attorney with a level head to help you focus on the tasks at hand and pick up the pieces.

My office family will become your family and your support, right down to Zoe, our little Pekingese, who knows how to comfort and love you when you are feeling down.

I am your first source for more information on any and all alternative dispute resolution processes. Feel free to call me at 215 663-9016 and I will be happy to spend whatever time necessary to help you obtain all the information and assurances that you need to consider an amicable and economical separation or divorce.

A second source is my personal website at https://www.mbfamilylaw.com where you will find detailed information and articles as to all of the resolution processes and lots of specific information regarding divorce and separation issues.

You can also enjoy a video of our office family, listen to my radio interview with Impact Makers Radio, a POD presentation on alternative resolution processes, and review many testimonials from my clients and mediating parties.

If you want more information, please feel free to email me at mblessing@mbfamilylaw.com. You can read about me on AVVO.com or connect with me on LinkedIn or Facebook. And there is always our friend, Google, the eyes and the ears of the internet world.

When you are ready, at your convenience, we will schedule a full informational consultation which usually lasts at least two hours, to ensure you have the opportunity to explore all avenues of divorce or separation processes open to you, and to assess and begin the planning the resolution of your own case.

You will be welcomed to my cozy office and greeted by a furry friend and a smiling receptionist with warm coffee or refreshing water. You will meet your new office family that works as a team to make sure we are always available to you.

This full two-hour consultation is offered at a nominal fee which is less than the hourly rate of any of our attorneys. Any prior support or inquiry telephone calls are free of charge. Hugs are also free and plentiful.