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Pennsylvania Lawmakers Consider Bill Addressing Pet Custody

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... LEARN MORE

Woman Uses Tech to Help Win Her Divorce

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... LEARN MORE

What Does Pennsylvania’s New Divorce Law Mean for You?

The waiting period to get a divorce has officially been shortened in Pennsylvania. The new law, which took effect in December 2016, amends the divorce code for no-fault divorces by... LEARN MORE

When Less is More: New Change in the Pennsylvania Divorce Law- What the shorter separation period could mean for you

On October 4, 2016 Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed into law House Bill 380 and effectively changed the practice of divorce and family law moving forward. In relevant part, the... LEARN MORE

PA House Bill 380 Could Save a Year for Certain Divorcing Couples

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... LEARN MORE

Family Law Meets Reality TV: “Untying the Knot” Episode 2

As we continue our blogging about Bravo's foray into family law, today we discuss Untying the Knot episode two. "Most ppl don't get divorced Bc they have different taste in... LEARN MORE

Family Law Meets Reality TV: “Untying the Knot” Episode 1

"I don't regret being married to my wife but I do blame her for ruining my life" -Mickey WrightThis season "Untying the Knot" returns with full hour episodes (first season... LEARN MORE

The Ashley Madison Hack- Where it Fits into Family Law

News of the Ashley Madison "cheating" site has been all over the place since its exclusive list of paying clients was leaked across the internet. Members (married members) signed up... LEARN MORE

Family Law TV- “Untying the Knot” Episode 3

Family law comes back to TV in episode 3 of "Untying the Knot." This week we meet young Chicago couple Tim and Kelly Weiss who are divorcing after 8 years... LEARN MORE