In youth, the popular song by The Notorious B.I.G. claiming that with “Mo Money [comes] Mo Problems” may have seemed like a joke. As we age, we realize that there is some truth in these catchy lyrics. The realization becomes even more of a reality when going through a high-asset divorce. Why is a high-asset […]
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Same-sex couples have faced a myriad of obstacles over the years.
Continue readingThe 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 changing the waiting period to one year instead of two. Before the new law was passed, a person who wanted a divorce without the consent […]
Continue readingIn any Pennsylvania or New Jersey divorce that is prominently marked by significant assets, the affected parties will understandably have material concerns regarding the ultimate distribution of so-called “marital property.” That term connotes both assets and debt obligations that a married couple in either state acquired during their marriage (as distinguished from nonmarital assets; we […]
Continue readingConsiderations for Adoption Later in Life Adoption is a part of family law that doesn’t always see the limelight. But it should—adoption is a wonderful way to expand a family and to provide children with a loving home. I was recently approached by a woman who asked whether she could still adopt a child at […]
Continue readingOn 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.
Continue readingBoth 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 […]
Continue readingThe 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 […]
Continue readingAre 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 […]
Continue readingEach month, you get a payment from your ex for both spousal support and child support. You don’t really think about how much money is for you and how much is for your kids; you simply use this money to pay your family’s expenses. After all, all the money is going towards providing a good […]
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