Child custody cases in Pennsylvania should be resolved in a manner that focuses almost exclusively on the child’s “best interests”. The “best interests” of a child generally include a child’s happiness, health (mental and physical), overall development and security. In the context of a custody trial, a family court judge will make a “best interest” …
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CHILD CUSTODY LAWS In 2011, the Pennsylvania legislature passed Act 112 of 2010. This legislation significantly changed the child custody law in Pennsylvania. Parents who find themselves in a fight for custody of a child should know the basics of the Pennsylvania child custody law and how the law is applied in …
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A person who completes the terms of conditions of Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) following an arrest and charge for driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances (DUI) in Pennsylvania is eligible to have the DUI arrest and charge expunged from his or her criminal records. DEFINING “EXPUNGE” Under Pennsylvania law, the term expunge …
The term “divorce” can often carry with it an image of marital property disputes, contentious child custody hearings, and hard-fought legal battles. However, there are more amicable ways a divorce can be accomplished, one of which is through mediation. Using divorce mediation in Pennsylvania can provide a less-adversarial environment than official court hearings and can …
THE PENNSYLVANIA MARIJUANA DUI LAW In Pennsylvania, an individual may not drive, operate or be in actual physical control of the movement of a vehicle under any of the following circumstance if there is in the individual’s blood any amount of a: Schedule I controlled substance, as defined in the act of April 14, 1972 …
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Many women wish to revert back to their maiden name after a divorce, and they can easily complete this process as part of the final divorce agreement. However, sometimes there are reasons to keep your husband’s name after a divorce. At The Martin Law Firm, our experienced attorneys are prepared to sit down with your …
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Undue influence occurs when a person in a position of power or influence over another person uses that position to heavily influence or coerce the creation of a Will in favor of the influencer. For example, when a parent passes away with four children and only one child is named in the Will to receive …
The Pennsylvania Protection From Abuse Act protects you and your children from the threat or act of physical or sexual abuse. The court system can provide protection from an abuser through the use of a Protection from Abuse Order (PFA). It is incredibly important if you are in fear of abuse that you understand how …
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An estate plan is beneficial to both you and your loved ones because it allows you to carefully plan for uncertain future events such as death, disability and incapacity. In Pennsylvania, there are a few essential estate planning documents that you should consider in order to achieve your objectives. An estate planning attorney can help …
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Stepchild adoption is one of the most common types of adoption in the United States. It can be a wonderful experience for the parent and child to know that there is that level of love and affection in their family. However, adoption of a stepchild in Pennsylvania is a process that can be complicated by …
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