Pennsylvania Family Law

QUESTION: “Under what conditions will a judge grant my request for visitation with my grandchild?” In most cases, the best person to care for the child is the child’s parents. Sadly, this isn’t always true. There are circumstances when living with a parent could put the child in danger of abuse or neglect. When this […]

The Pennsylvania Divorce Process has several steps, and one of them is the discovery phase. This part is really important because it lets both parties gather all the info they need for the case. Usually, it happens after filing and serving divorce complaints, but before mediation or trial. The discovery process makes sure that both […]

QUESTION: “How do we decide whether sole child-custody or joint child-custody is best for our family?” There is no doubt that creating a custody plan can be the most difficult part of a divorce. Each parent wants the best for the child, but parents may not agree on what “the best” means. Understanding your custody […]

QUESTION: I thought I wanted sole custody of our children but now that I have them all of the time I’m finding it impossible to manage them and make a living, what can I do? You fought for your current custody arrangement, but it’s just not working out. Whatever the reason, when your custody arrangement […]

In an opinion issued last fall, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania upheld a trial court’s characterization of disability payments in the context of divorce. The case, Yuhas v. Yuhas, involved a surgeon who had to stop working due to surgery for carpel tunnel syndrome. He married his wife on June 4, 1988, and they separated […]

When spouses get divorced, often one of the largest issues, if not the largest, is what happens to the marital home that is jointly titled in both spouses’ names. While there is the option of keeping it in both names after the divorce, this is ill-advised and almost never happens in practice. Instead, the goal […]

QUESTION: “Can my former spouse file for bankruptcy to avoid paying child support?” Your ex is upset about paying child support. He tried moving. Then he refused to pay. Now, he says he will file bankruptcy.  Can filing bankruptcy prevent him from paying child support? In the U.S., both custodial and non-custodial parents are obligated […]

QUESTION: “My wife has been cheating on me. I want to leave her, but I’m worried that I won’t get custody of our kids. Are the courts still reluctant to grant child-custody to fathers?” For many fathers, the hardest part of a divorce is not being a daily part of their children’s lives. They assume […]

Legal Separation in PA Our separation attorneys provide compassionate legal counsel for those dealing with separation and divorce throughout Pennsylvania. Our family law and separation lawyers work very closely with our clients to help determine what is best for them, and if applicable, their children too. After evaluating your unique situation our lawyers will provide […]

A power of attorney is essential for LGBT relationships. Should a partner become incapacitated, who will legally make important decisions about medical care or financial matters? Until recently LGBT couples in Pennsylvania were not afforded the same legal  protections available to married couples. When couples are not married, a power of attorney is a critical […]