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 …
In preparing for a divorce in Pennsylvania, one of the more significant issues you will need to address is how to divide the marital property. Specifically, the parties to a divorce must determine which property is considered marital property and which spouse will walk away with what property. EQUITABLE DIVISION V. COMMON LAW Pennsylvania is …
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In Pennsylvania, the term “divorce” means a divorce from the bonds of matrimony. Simply put, a divorce is a legal end to the marriage when the Court issues a decree in divorce. On the other hand, a married couple can choose to live “separate and apart”. This means that there is an end to cohabitation, …
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Filing taxes during divorce is an overlooked matter. People getting divorced are focused on the divorce process, their children, and what life will be like after the divorce. As a Pennsylvania divorce attorney, I have concluded that divorcing couples overlook the importance of tax considerations. Taxes are almost an afterthought. However, there are some basic …
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The divorce process in Montgomery County, PA can be a bit overwhelming for individuals going through it for the first time. Men and women anticipating a divorce usually have increased stress when thinking about their soon to be ex, judges, lawyers, and a new life post-divorce. We have represented men and women for over 20 …
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The short answer is that it depends. A Pennsylvania divorce can last a few months, or the divorce can drag on for years. Unfortunately, for those remaining in a marriage that is about to end, the parties to the divorce must endure the divorce process regardless of the duration. The duration of the divorce is …
Although deciding to end a marriage is a decision that should not be taken lightly, once that decision is made, most people want to get the process over with as quickly as possible in order to regain their single status and be free of the marriage. Unlike many other states, Pennsylvania requires that couples seeking …
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In Pennsylvania, individuals who want to file for divorce may have the option of filing “fault” or “no-fault” divorce. FAULT DIVORCE – DEFINED As the name suggests, fault divorces are available to those married individuals who can prove very specific reasons why they should be divorced. These reasons relate to the other spouse’s conduct that …
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