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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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 …
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 …
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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Pennsylvania allows for parents to share custody of a minor child after a divorce, and in some cases, that custody is split equally, 50/50. This can lead to some confusion over whether either parent is required to pay child support, since the common determination of child support is typically that the noncustodial parent pays child …
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Most people know that a prenuptial agreement, also known as a prenup, is for couples about to get married. But many have not heard of another type of marital agreement — the postnuptial agreement. The postnuptial agreement can be helpful for couples to establish after they have gotten married. A postnup can outline solutions to …
For many couples, a pet is a member of the family, and when those couples divorce, the custody of a pet can be an incredibly contentious issue. If both spouses want custody of a pet in a Pennsylvania divorce, who gets the dog? How do you increase your chances of winning custody of your pet …
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Winning your right to alimony in a Pennsylvania divorce is unfortunately not always the end of the story. An ex-spouse may fall behind in alimony payments or simply refuse to pay alimony for any number of reasons: claiming that he doesn’t have the money; taking issue with how you are spending the money; arguing that …
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