Sadly, there exist marriages in which one of the spouses abuses the other. In such a situation, it may become necessary for the abused spouse to obtain a protection from abuse order. There are a number of factors to bear in mind when it comes to a protection from abuse order. Applying for a Protection […]
Pennsylvania law permits a person the ability to obtain a protection from abuse order, commonly referred to as a PFA. A PFA is a court order that provides the person seeking relief with protection against an alleged abuser for a period of up to three years. The PFA can also extend to minor children of […]
One of the most contentious elements of many divorce cases is child custody. A parent heading into a divorce case needs to understand some basic elements about child custody law, including these five key facts. 5 Facts about Child Custody Law The judicial standard used across the United States to determine which parent […]
Ashley Madison is a website and community with one purpose – extramarital affairs. The site has been gaining popularity for years, launching controversial advertising campaigns and attracting millions of users since it launched in 2001. Now the cheating giant is being extorted – it seems kidnapping data for ransom has become a more lucrative approach […]
Understanding the process of same-sex divorce in Pennsylvania In the years leading up to PA overruling the ban on same-sex marriage, many questions have arisen regarding same-sex divorce. Among other reasons, the decision itself was made in order to allow couples who have been legally married in other states to seek a divorce in Pennsylvania. […]
When parties file for divorce, they normally intend to simply follow procedure to split assets and legally end their relationship. Sometimes, things aren’t that straight forward, and in a recent case, the parties actually had to prove they were ever even married in the first place. The couple had been together since 1991 and entered […]
What is the cost of divorce in Bucks County? When meeting with clients for the first time about their divorce, the elephant is the room is usually the cost of divorce – now and later. Clients want to know how much the action will cost now, how long it will take, and what they will […]
With divorce as common as it is, many of our friends and co-workers offer up plenty of advice and horror stories about how to handle this decision. Sharing anecdotes and their opinions, our friends can often be a source of anxiety when discussing divorce. If you are considering or currently handling one, getting through divorce […]
Americans were shocked and dismayed by the Penn State child abuse scandal, with varying forms of abuse occurring over many years. The investigation and subsequent arrest of Jerry Sandusky has shed light on child abuse laws in Pennsylvania and some deficiencies to the programs and protections available. Last December, a bill was signed into law […]
Managing a household as a couple can be hard enough – as a single parent, managing a job and family solo can be burdensome. When a parent is able to get a support award, collecting can be tricky. Whether it locating the other parent, establishing paternity, or getting payments timely, there are numerous headaches that […]
