Child Custody when Relocating We live in a highly mobile day and age. It truly is not uncommon for people to move from one state to another a number of times during the course of their adult lives. Obviously, when a parent moves, the lives of children are impacted. The fact that a couple is […]
Misconceptions abound regarding how Pennsylvania courts make decisions in regard to child custody and parenting time or visitation. Much of the confusion stems from the standard in which the court applies in making decisions regarding child custody and parenting time or visitation. Pennsylvania courts apply what commonly is referred to as the best interest of […]
A number of different misconceptions are commonplace among people in Pennsylvania contemplating divorce. One of the more persistent misperceptions is that assets and debts are divided equally during divorce proceedings. In fact, that is not the standard applied in divorce cases in Pennsylvania when it comes to dividing marital assets. The Equitable Division of Marital […]
One of the most common misconceptions among people in Pennsylvania is that a common law marriage can be created if a couple lives together for a specific period of time. More often than not, these individuals believe that a common law relationship is created when a couple lives together in the same residence for a […]
The marital residence, or family home, can prove to be a major point of contention during divorce proceedings. Indeed, the family home can be an immediate hot spot the moment a divorce case commences. With this in mind, it is important for a person heading towards or in the midst of a divorce to understand […]
A common area of contention in many divorce cases is that involving the disposition of pets – companion animals – after a marriage ends. There are a number of factors a party to a divorce must bear in mind when it comes to dealing with the issue of divorce and pets. Divorce and Pets: Property […]
Divorce mediation is becoming ever more commonplace in the 21st century. Divorce mediation is a process through which parties to a divorce meet with a mediator. Through the guidance and assistance of a mediator, the parties work towards a negotiated settlement of their case. A divorce mediator does not make decisions for the parties. Rather, […]
A common question people have when considering divorce is whether a child can decide where to live. In simple terms, a child is not vested with the power to decide where he or she wants to live. However, despite that basic principle, there are a variety of factors that come into play when it comes […]
Many divorce cases end up with a settlement agreement between the spouses. Some cases require a divorce trial. A person contemplating ending his or her marriage should strive to have a basic understanding of a divorce trial. By having this knowledge, a person becomes less apprehensive about the process of a divorce trial. Don’t Let […]
Like many Pennsylvanians, you may be in the midst of a divorce. You may be thinking about filing for divorce. You may think that the divorce facts surrounding your case are odd or unusual. The reality, many cases include strange or unique divorce facts. In other words, if your case involves what you think are […]
