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Since May 20, 2014, when Judge John Jones of the Middle District of Pennsylvania struck down the PA DOMA as unconstitutional paving the way for same-sex couples to marry in Whitewood vs. Wolf, the family law community has been waiting to see the effects of the decision. Many are resoundingly positive, but others create new […]

By the time the dust settles in a divorce case involving a family, there are often several court orders that are in place that need to be abide by. When those named in a court order refuse to comply with the terms, they can potentially face fines and jail time. The even bigger consequence for […]

One of the main benefits of a prenuptial agreement is the fact that they often allow a couple to better ensure they start their marital relationship off on the same page.

Those who go through a divorce have to split virtually everything. Some examples include marital property, time with children and financial obligations. Pets are no exception. Couples that have pets must come up with an agreement on how to address ownership after the divorce is finalized.

We hear the term “QDRO” bounced around all the time in divorce cases, but what we don’t hear often is “QMCSO.” It certainly doesn’t roll off your tongue as mellifluously, but it’s equally important. QMCSO stands for Qualified Medical Child Support Order and serves to enforce the 1993 amendment to the Employee Retirement Income Security […]

Pennsylvania’s Superior Court recently heard a case questioning whether or not a child could demand a parent pay his educational expenses.

Few family matters are as difficult to resolve as disputes involving children.

Studies find that children who are placed in foster care with family members are more likely to be successful after leaving state custody.

Prenuptial agreements are akin to insurance policies.

Technology can be a wonderful thing. One woman made tech her friend by putting an app to use to help her win her divorce case. The woman was able to successfully use an application that monitored texting to help build her divorce case.