As part of any divorce proceeding in Pennsylvania, whether it is a mutual or contentious divorce, there are always talks of settlement in one form or another. Whether it be regarding your property, custody, alimony, or support payments, each party has their own goals and agendas and many rely on experienced Pennsylvania divorce lawyers during […]
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One question our divorce lawyers often get asked is “can my spouse get my inheritance as part of a divorce?” Receiving an inheritance provides unique circumstances to a divorce and while these assets may seem like your personal property without question, there are a number of situations where these assets may be considered “marital property.”
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Through Pennsylvania estate planning and by creating a Last Will and Testament, you can dictate who receives your property after death. Many people believe that this gives you free reign to decide who gets property and who is left out; however, in terms of Pennsylvania estate planning, there are limitations. Pennsylvania law states that you
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Divorce is a painful and disruptive transition for any family. Particularly for children, divorce can be a traumatic event. Vast psychological research indicates that most children experience emotional trauma as a result of divorce, even where the child seems to be displaying no outward signs of emotional problems. Unfortunately, for many families in Pennsylvania, filing
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In my work as a Pennsylvania divorce attorney, I have found that men routinely encounter a number of issues directly or indirectly related to the divorce process. This is not to say that women do not also have these issues; however, they seem more prevalent in men. Over the years, I have counseled many men
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In my work as a divorce lawyer, I have had the opportunity to represent many men and women over the years. Representing clients in divorce matters almost always involves communications that can be rather personal. For instance, if your spouse is cheating, then you may have to share this information in detail with me. This
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The first meeting with a divorce lawyer is extremely important. This is your opportunity to assess the lawyer’s competence and experience. This is also an opportunity for you to establish certain expectations throughout the divorce process including communications with the lawyer by phone and email, fees and costs, and overall case strategy. Lawyers get paid
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As social networking sites such as Facebook have become embedded in everyone’s lives, it is vital to be cautious of what information is posted with your name attached. This is particularly important during a divorce proceeding, and experienced PA divorce lawyers are often the first to explain this issue to clients who are considering divorce
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Pennsylvania child custody cases are now governed by PA’s new child custody law, Act 112 of 2010. The new law took effect on January 23, 2011. The law states, “it is public policy of this Commonwealth, when in the best interest of the child, to assure a reasonable and continuing contact of the child with
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