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U.S. District Judge John E. Jones III ruled that Pennsylvania’s 1996 statutory ban on recognizing same-sex marriage was unconstitutional. Judge Jones said, “By virtue of this, ruling, same-sex couples who seek to marry in Pennsylvania may do so, and already married same-sex couples will be recognized as such in the Commonwealth.” Before the ruling, Pennsylvania […]

In this video: Philadelphia Divorce Lawyers Thomas Petrelli, Jr. discusses Tax Traps to Avoid During Divorce. Thomas Petrelli, Jr., Esquire Divorce Attorney Your divorce can affect your taxes! Don’t pay Uncle Sam any more than you have to. In this video, “5 Tax Traps to Avoid During Divorce”, Philadelphia divorce attorney Thomas Petrelli lists five […]

In this video: Philadelphia Divorce Lawyers Thomas Petrelli, Jr. discusses if Debt Be a Factor in Your Divorce. Thomas Petrelli, Jr., Esquire Divorce Attorney No matter what your income, you could end up saddled with debt after your divorce. Philadelphia family law attorney Thomas Petrelli discusses the division of unsecured debt and answers the following […]

Philadelphia divorce attorney Thomas Petrelli provides tips about Preparing for Your Child Custody Trial in this three part video series. Thomas Petrelli, Jr. Philadelphia Divorce Lawyer In this video, Philadelphia family law attorney Thomas Petrelli describes how documentation can help your custody case if you can’t reach a custody agreement and have to take your […]

Philadelphia divorce attorney Thomas Petrelli provides tips about Preparing for Your Child Custody Trial in this three part video series. Thomas Petrelli, Jr. Philadelphia Divorce Lawyer Do you take lots of pictures of your child? Those pictures are good for more than Facebook posts; they can be used as evidence in your custody trial. Gather […]

In this video: Philadelphia Divorce Lawyers Thomas Petrelli, Jr. discusses the Hidden Costs of Keeping A House After Divorce. Thomas Petrelli, Jr., Esquire Divorce Attorney Should you keep the house after your divorce? Keeping your home can give your family stability, but there are important financial considerations. Philadelphia family law attorney Thomas Petrelli discusses the […]

In this video: Philadelphia Divorce Lawyers Thomas Petrelli, Jr. discusses why a forensic accountant should be part your divorce team in this three-part series. Thomas Petrelli, Jr., Esquire Divorce Attorney In Part 1 of this series, we discussed why you may need a forensic accountant. In part 2, we discussed two services that forensic accountants […]

You are already related to the child you love, but you are not his or her biological parent. Whether you are that child’s grandparent, aunt, uncle, or other relative, you have a family bond. You would do anything to protect the child. But as you raise him or her as your own, there may be […]

While not the most romantic pre-marital topics, it seems to be becoming an increasingly necessary one. If you are engaged and thinking about a prenuptial agreement (or a prenup as they are commonly called), take a look below at some of the pros and cons. Then, decide if this is something you want to pursue. […]

QUESTION:Can my divorce be finalized even though we haven’t completed separated all of our assets we still have a house on the market that hasn’t sold as yet? You and your spouse have decided to divorce. So far, the process has been amicable. You’ve agreed on child custody, support, and property division. There are just […]