Pennsylvania Family Law

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania recently issued a decision that addressed an interesting interplay between family law and immigration law. The case, Love v. Love, involved a husband who had filed an immigration affidavit of support with the Department of Homeland Security in order to help his wife, a German citizen, gain status as a […]

Pennsylvania divorce decrees not only divide a couple’s assets but also their debts.  For example, a Pennsylvania divorce decree may assign responsibility for joint credit card balances to one spouse.  The divorce decree makes that debt the legal responsibility of the spouse to whom it was assigned. What Happens When your Ex-Spouse Fails to Make […]

Divorce can be an emotionally challenging time – and one that you may have to endure without the steady and unconditional companionship of your beloved pet if you are not careful.  While you love your pet as if it were your child, the court may not view your pet with the same consideration.   Traditionally, pets […]

Not all Pennsylvania divorces are the same.  Some divorces are long, expensive, and painful court proceedings while others are relatively quiet and quick procedures.  One way to end your marriage quietly and quickly is to do so through an uncontested divorce – if it is appropriate for you. When Uncontested Divorces May be Appropriate Generally, […]

Divorce can be a stressful time but that stress can be minimized substantially when you have the right information and the right advice.  Are you preparing for a PA divorce?  Read on for some information that could help you prepare for as smooth a divorce as possible. Finance and Divorce Finance is a big part […]