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Starting in 2019, the new tax code in Pennsylvania will affect divorcees who pay Philadelphia spousal support. The new law includes a provision that removes the tax break that used to benefit those paying alimony. This change has a few major implications for those who are getting divorced. How the New Tax Code Changes Deductions for Divorcees Although […]

You’re not alone if you have decided to divorce after 50. In fact, the “grey divorce” trend is growing. The National Center for Family & Marriage Research found that the divorce rate among adults over age 50 doubled between 1990 and 2014, and the number tripled for those over 65. Why do many couples divorce later in […]

NPR recently published an alarming narrative about a newly divorced woman who became increasingly suspicious that her ex-husband was spying on her. She spent weeks noticing that he always seemed to know exactly where she was and when. Then, a mechanic found a GPS tracker on her car near her tire. In today’s digital era, spousal spying […]

Many people love their pets as if they are their children. When a couple divorces in Pennsylvania, however, pets are personal property in the eyes of the court. A pet owner’s divorce agreement will therefore need to outline the future of those animals just as it would the rest of the property they’ll need to […]

Coordinating schedules, dividing the holidays and transferring your children between houses can be difficult and draining. However, your custody arrangement does not need to be a source of contention and conflict. A successful co-parenting partnership will help your kids feel secure. But how do you actually achieve that? Here are some co-parenting guidelines you should follow. 1. Remember who it […]

Last year, Pennsylvania amended its divorce code. The state now allows a person to file for a no-fault divorce without the consent of his or her spouse if they have lived separately for at least one year. The law marked December 5, 2016 as the starting date for the one-year waiting period. Spouses who have […]

Philadelphia, PA – Super Lawyers has again recognized Petrelli Previtera, LLC partners Thomas Petrelli and Melinda Previtera for their outstanding advocacy in the field of family law. Each year, the publication selects no more than five percent of lawyers in the state to receive this honor. The firm’s 2018 recognition is as follows: Thomas Petrelli: […]

Lawyers in the United Kingdom refer to January 8 as “Divorce Day” because of the spike in the number of couples deciding to dissolve their marriages after the holiday season ends. Why do the holidays motivate many people to initiate divorce? Relationship experts attribute the decision to the stress of trying to have a perfect […]

Decades ago, child visitation statutes only applied to parents. Today, each state has laws specific to grandparents’ legal rights to maintain contact with their grandchildren. The intention of these laws is to balance parents’ rights to raise their kids the way they want and the benefits to children who spend time with their grandparents. Grandparent […]

Timing is rarely convenient when dissolving your marriage becomes the necessary next step in your life. Unfortunately for some spouses, the moment they realize they must initiate a divorce falls right before – or right in the middle – of the holiday season. If you’re in this predicament, you might be wondering if it’s a […]