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Both the House of Representatives and the Senate have passed a bill that would shorten the required period of time a couple must have lived separately to one year for automatic grounds for divorce. Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has until October 7, 2016 to sign House Bill 380 into law. The law will then go […]

We have a secret. You’ve been lied to… about the divorce rate. At some point, every adult in America is told that the divorce rate is 50%. That’s a lie, but once the number is stuck in your head, it makes it hard to focus on making a marriage a success because you’re worried about […]

The end of summer brings an end to the heat, to the freedom and of course the start of school.

Petrelli Previtera, LLC, a firm with their flagship office in Philadelphia, PA, and founded in 2004, has announced the opening of a new location for their family law firm in West Chester. The firm is continuing its goal to minimize the stress of divorce by providing the right information and advice. Through the new location, […]

The process of establishing paternity in PA The process of establishing paternity in Pennsylvania is relatively straightforward in most cases, but it can become more complex when certain factors come into play. Either by agreement or legal assumption, the paternity of a child is often straightforward. However, in some instances, the process takes a different […]

Divorce is challenging, but for some couples who are willing to work together, there are alternatives to a litigated divorce. These alternatives offer a way to reach a fair settlement in a more peaceful way, without many of the resentments caused by contesting a divorce in court. One option is collaborative divorce, which pairs legal […]

I tried to use my debit card to pay my bills and it was declined. When I called the bank, I found out that all of my accounts were frozen because my soon-to-be ex-spouse is listed. I really wasn’t expecting this. I received an ATRO from the court. What is it and how will it […]

Will my posts on social media actually affect my divorce? Social media is a regular part of life. People post photos of their kids, pets, food, and even their self on a daily basis. It is a place to connect with friends and family we may not see often. For many, it can become a […]

When a family begins to fracture, sometimes we get ahead of ourselves making plans.

Are you staying in an unhappy marriage for financial reasons? Are you worried that you won’t be able to make ends meet, much less pay for your divorce attorney? Are you scared you’ll lose your children because you don’t make enough to fight your spouse? Don’t let financial dependence stop you from living the life […]