Patrick J Cooper

Patrick J. Cooper, Esquire is the Founder of the Cooper Family Law, LLC. Formerly known as a partner at Sadek & Cooper, Patrick started his own practice in 2023 specializing in family law and estate planning. Through his hard work and dedication, the firm’s practice has flourished with hundreds of satisfied clients. Patrick specializes in Divorce, Mediation, Custody and Child Support among other Family Law and Estate Planning legal services.

Patrick is a Graduate of the Pennsylvania State University and The University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Patrick is active within the family law community and currently sits on the executive board of the Nicholas A. Cipriani American Inn of Court for Family Law attorneys. Patrick’s goal is to provide first-class legal services in a compassionate and affordable manner.

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Pennsylvania

Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

Since 2009

Attorney and Mediator

Cooper Family Law, LLC

2023 - Current

Partner

Sadek & Cooper

2013 - 2023

Associate Attorney

Sadek Law Offices, LLC

2010 - 2012

Associate Attorney

Lavin, O'Neil, Ricci, Cedrone & DiSipio

2009 - 2010

University of Pittsburgh School of Law

J.D. (2009)

2006 - 2009

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

B.S.

2001 - 2005

Super Lawyers

Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyers

Super Lawyers

2023

Rising Star

Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star

Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star

Super Lawyers

2020

Nicholas A. Cipriani American Inn of Court

Executive Committee Member

2013 - Current

Pennsylvania State Bar  # 307618

Member

2009 - Current

Philadelphia Bar Association

Member

2009 - Current

Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2009 - Current

American Bar Association

Member

2009 - Current

Divorce FAQ's

James Publishing publication

2020

Family Law Issues During COVID-19 Pandemic, Saturday Night Live with Philly Labor, Talk Radio 1210 WPHT

April 18, 2020

https://1210wpht.radio.com/media/audio-channel/april-18-2020-philly-labor

Bankruptcy and Family Law, Nicholas A. Cipriani American Inn of Courts

January 1, 2016

Q. Father's contempt petition vs. mother's jurisdiction transfer request - response timing?

March 27, 2025

A: You should always file your response timely according to the rules of civil procedure. You will want to check to verify whether the prior relocation order specified whether issuing court retains jurisdiction or if it provides for a transfer to the new state of primary residence of the child. I definitely recommend that you retain a skilled local family law attorney, if you have not already, since matters of jurisdiction can be complicated. Further, if you object to the transfer, and have a valid basis for that objection, you need guidance as to how best to successfully oppose that transfer.

Q. I need Pre-Nup advice

March 8, 2018

A: First, you should consult with an experienced local divorce attorney. Make sure that you bring a copy of your pre-nuptial agreement to the consultation. Some attorneys offer a free initial consultation and some charge a fee. Either way, if you consult with the right attorney, that will be time and money well spent.

Depending on the terms of your pre-nuptial agreement, you may be entitled to receive spousal support or alimony pendente lite (alimony pending the litigation). It is also possible that your pre-nuptial agreement may be able to be "set aside." The invalidation of a pre-nuptial agreement would necessitate that you satisfy some very specific requirements. The facts surrounding the disclosure of assets and debts, drafting, and execution of the agreement would all need to be evaluated by an experienced divorce lawyer.

I wish you all the best during this difficult time and I urge you to seek qualified legal counsel. ... Read More

Q. Both parties are consenting to divorce but have been separated for 10 years. Does the 90 day waiting period still count?

March 8, 2018

A: This is a great question. Unfortunately the rules of procedure in divorce cases can be confusing.

The Pennsylvania Divorce Code requires different waiting periods depending on the parties' date of separation. Once the parties have been separated for over one or two years (depending on their date of separation the waiting period varies) then either spouse can file an affidavit with the court stating the date of separation which then must be served on the other party in the same manner as the divorce complaint. If the other party does not contest that date of separation or voluntarily waives any further notice prior to finalization of the case then If you did not do this yet then you would need to go back and do it before you could try to proceed under section 3301(d) of the Code.

Otherwise, if you are willing to wait the extra time, you can wait until the 90 day waiting period has expired and move forward under section 3301(c) of the Code.

My best advice here would be to hire an experienced divorce attorney to make sure that the case is finalized as quickly and with as few headaches as possible.

-Patrick J. Cooper, Esquire ... Read More