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Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee

OPINION 97-101



SUBJECT: Preparation of separation/marriage termination agreements by non-attorney divorce mediators.



It is the OPINION of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee that providing advice on equitable distribution, support, visitation and alimony by a non-attorney Divorce Mediator and the preparation of a separation/marriage termination agreement consitute the unauthorized practice of law.