Maribeth Blessing
Top rated Family Law attorney in Rockledge, Pennsylvania
Practice Areas:
Family law,
Alternative dispute resolution,
Divorce,
Child support,
Custody & visitation,
Mediation & collaborative law,
Same sex family law
Education Qualification:
Widener University – Delaware Law School
Practice Areas:
Family law,
Alternative dispute resolution,
Divorce,
Child support,
Custody & visitation,
Mediation & collaborative law,
Same sex family law
310 Huntingdon PikeRockledge, Pennsylvania, 19046
First Admitted: 1991, Pennsylvania
Professional Webpage: https://www.mbfamilylaw.com/attorney/blessing-maribeth-esqui...
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Member - Amicable Divorce Network, 2023
- J.D. Widener University School of Law, cum laude, 1991
- Member, Bench Bar
- Pennsylvania Bar Association, Family Law Section Montgomery Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Member, Eastern Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, 2004 to present
- Master and Former President, Doris Jonas Freed American Inn of Court
- Member, Pennsylvania and Montgomery Bar Associations, Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee, Collaborative Law Committee and Children's Rights Committee
- Former Member, Montgomery County Bar Trial Lawyers Section
- Mock Trial Competition, Panel Judge Participant
- New Jersey, 1992
- MBA, Former Director
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2002
- Member, Association for Conflict Resolution, 1996 - Present
- Former Affiliate - Divorce Done Right
- Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Pennsylvania Council of Mediators, 2009 - Present
- Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association, Collaborative Law Sub-committee
- Member, Collaborative Family Law Affiliates, 2003 to present (now Collaborative Law Professionals of Southeastern Pennsylvania
- Former Director, Montgomery Bar Association
- Montgomery County Bench, Appointed Divorce Special Master/Arbitrator
- Member, Mediation Advisory Panel for Montgomery County
- Mediation Advisory Panel of Montgomery County since 1999
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1992
- Professionals for Amicable Divorce
- Board of Directors, Association of Conflict Resolution, Delaware Valley, 2015-2016
- Association of Family Conciliation Courts
- Former President/Counselor, Doris Jonas Freed Family Inn of Court
- Pennsylvania Bar Association, Children's Rights Committee
- President, Eastern Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, 2005 - 2010
- Member, Montgomery Bar Association, Judiciary Committee
- Montgomery County Bench, Appointed Guardian Ad Litem/Coordinator
- Former Chair and Current Member, Montgomery Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Montgomery Bar Trial Lawyers and Family Law Sections
- Pennsylvania, 1991
- MCAP Child Advocate
- 2016 and forward, Friend of the Court, Montgomery County
- National Conference of American Inns of Court, Representative, 1999
Videos:
- Impact Radio You Tube Video
- Promotional Videos by FindLaw on Family Law issues
- Family Wealth Podcasts on Divorce, 2023
- Visit web site www.mbfamilylaw.com for videos, Choosing the Right Attorney, 2024
Special Licenses/Certifications:
- Family Law Mediation Certificate from National Mediation Education Center Arbitration Certificate from the American Bar Association Attorney Licenses in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
- Certified Gray Divorce Practioner with Amicable Divorce Network, 2024
- Certified Practioner with Amicable Divorce Network , 2024
- American Bar Association Certificate in Arbitration, 1996
- Elder Mediation Training with the Montgomery County Mediation Center, 2009
- Collaborative Family Law Training, 2003; Instructor 2005-2010; Faculty Member - State Wide Interdisciplanary Collaborative Law Training 2020 to present.
- Parent Coordination Training with the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts., 2008
- Advanced Practioner in Mediation with Association of Conflict Resolution, 2006
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Amicable Divorce Network training and membership, 2023
- Advanced Practitioner, Association of Conflict Resolution with training completed at the National Center For Mediation Education
- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
- Former Volunteer, Child Advocate for MCAP of Montgomery County
- Greater Delaware Valley Chapter of ACR
- Volunteer, Pro Bono Attorney for Montgomery County Legal Aid, 1992 - Present
- Member, Pennsylvania Council of Mediators
- President, Collaborative Family Law Affiliates
- Chair, Doctor/Lawyer Community Drug Education Project
Honors/Awards:
- Super Lawyer since 2014, Super Lawyer, Thompson Reuters, 2024
- The Outstanding Service Award is a prestigious award for outstanding legal service to the Bar and Legal Community. Nominees are solicited from the alumni of Widener Law School., Outstanding Service Award, Widener School of Law, 2003
- based upon leadership and professionalism, Professional of the Year in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Swarthmore Who's Who, 2007
- chosen based on professionalism and achievement in practice, Woman of the Year in Family Law, American Biological Institute, 2011
- Recognition and Dedication for service as President and Executive Committee accomplishments, Award, Doris Jonas Freed American Inn of Court, 2003
- Cum Laude, Widener University School of Law, 1991
- Lifetime Member, The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
- The Frederick Cohen, Esquire Award of Excellence, Doris Jonas Freed American In of Court, 2014
- Top 10 Attorney Award, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, 2016
- Chosen for professional excellence and dedication., Honored Member Award, Continental Who's Who Recipient, 2011
- based on leadership and achievement in the profession, Life Time Member, Swarthmore's Who's Who
- awarded for dedication and service on the Montgomery Bar Association Board of Directors, Certificate of Achievement, Montgomery Bar Association, 2007
- International recognition of accomplishment in field of Family Law and Mediation, Fellowship in Family Law and Mediation, American Biographical Institute, 2011
- Strathmore's Who's Who Professional of the Year in Dispute Resolution Award, 2007
- Fellows, American Bar Association
- Superb Rated Attorney 2013-2016, Superb Rated Attorney - 10, Avvo
- Chosen on basis of career professionalism, Life Member of National Registry of Who's Who, National Registry of Who's Who, 2000
- National Association of Professional Women 2011 - 2012, Women of the Year Award
- recognition and achievement as Chair of Montgomery Bar Family Law Section in 2002, Award, Montgomery Bar Family Law Section, 2002
- Acceptance of Fellowship based upon professional evaluation, Fellow of American Bar Association, American Bar Association, 2009
- Strathmore's Who's Who Recipient, 2004 - 2005, Lifetime Member 2006
- Fellows, Montgomery Bar Association
- 2013-2016, Client Satisfaction Award - 10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
Educational Background:
- J.D. from Widener University School of Law, cum laude, 1988-1991
- Kutztown University, B.S. in Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude, 1970, 1966-1970
- University of Santa Clara, Graduate Courses, Learning Handicapped, 1980, 1983
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- Planned and presented interactive program with 9 professionals from 3 disciplines - Certified Divorce Financial Planners, Divorce Coaches and communication specialists and child advocate, and Collaboratively trained Lawyers., Moderator; Presenter: Author of written materials, Collaborative Law- Less Stress! More Money!, Montgomery Bar Association Family Law Section Presentation, Attorneys, 2024
- Pariticipated in the planning, written materials and presentation on ADR processes featuring Mediation and Collaborative Law., Presenter/Author, Mediation and Collaborative Law for Family Lawyers (Part of total ADR presentation), PBA seasonal meeting, 2023
- Collaborative Family Law Affiliates; Training in Collaborative Law, 2003
- Continuing Legal Education PBI and Montgomery Bar Lecturer/Author
- Mediation in the New Millennium, 2003
- Instructor, Community Program
- Microfocus On Transformative Process And Practice-Mediation, 2002
- Legal View Seminar, Norristown Public Library
- Advanced Family Mediation Workshop; Advanced Mediator Training, 2001; Trainer/Presenter 2014-2016
- Divorce Arbitration Institute; American Bar Association, 1996
- National Center for Mediation Education; Divorce Mediation, 1996
- "The Divorce Posse", Philadelphia Magazine, March, 2007
- Arbitration Training, American Bar Association Section Of Family Law
- Parent Coordination Training, Association of Family Conciliation Courts
- "Collaborative Practice Tips", Article, 2011
- "Processes in Divorce", Article, 2005
- "Common Law Marriage-For Better or For Worse", Sidebar Article, Montgomery Bar Association, 2003
- "Dischell's Troops Blast Canada", Sidebar Article, Montgomery Bar Association, 2002
- "Casenote: Vacarello vs. Vacarello", Pennsylvania Family Lawyer, 2001
- "Act 58, The Reality of the Fantasy", Montgomery County Law Practicum Guide, 2000
- Divorce and Equitable Distribution, 1997
- "Legal View", Family Law Videotape Series and Instructional TV Presentation, Women's Commission Of Montgomery County, 1993
- "Self Help Guide to Support", Brochure, Women's Commission Of Montgomery County, 1993
- "Self Help Guide to Support", Women's Commission Of Montgomery County, 1993
- "From the Perspective Of A DRO Officer", Writs, Bucks County Bar Association Legal Reporter, 1992
- "Cigarette Litigation: Is The Tide Changing?", H. Schwabb Literary Contest, Honorable Mention, 1991
- "The Domestic Relations Preliminary Conference: Its Potential Power as the Court's Hidden ADR Asset", Scholarship Award, Sigma Delta Kappa Law Foundation, Inc., 1991
- "The Evolution of Support Guidelines", Scholarship Award, Sigma Delta Kappa Law Foundation Inc., 1991
- Instructional Videotape Series, ESS Science Pilot Program, Anchorage School District, 1970
- Appeared on ABC Channel - Mediation Interview, 2007
- Featured in Bucks County Courier Times, "Mediation; An Easier Way to Say Goodbye", 2007
- Speaker, Rockledge-Cheltenham Rotary Club, 2005
- Montgomery Conflict Mediation Center, Thirty-five Hour Elder Mediation Training, 2009
- Law Day Elementary School Instructor, 3rd Grade, 2001
- AFCC Parenting Coordination Training, Working with High Conflict Families, 2008
- Chosen Instructor, National Business Institute Presentation, 2000
- Collaborative Family Law Affiliates; Advanced Training in Interest, Based Bargaining (Presenter and Author), 2008
- Advanced Custody Mediation Training: Parenting Statements, And Other Interactive Advanced Tools, 2006
- Speaker, Willow Grove Rotary Club, 1999
- Domestic Violence Training, 2004
- Elementary Education Teacher, 1970 - 1985
- Looking Back, Looking forward; Institute for Study of Conflict Transformation, 2004
- Art and Drama Coordinator, 26 Member Faculty and 600 Students
Other Outstanding Achievements:
- Instructor for first State Wide Zoom Collaborative Interdisciplinary Training
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