How to Prepare for a Custody Conference
Preparing for a child custody conference can feel overwhelming, but with some planning, you can present your case effectively. Here are some tips to help you prepare. The custody conference is an initial step where the court tries to mediate...[Continue reading]
Can I Get Alimony While Still Married?
As defined under the PA Divorce Code, alimony is support paid from one former spouse to another after entry of a divorce decree. Therefore, alimony is technically not available while individuals are still married. While separated, but not yet divorced,...[Continue reading]
Why Location Matters
The general public might assume that once a person becomes an attorney, they can practice law in whatever location becomes available. If there is a client who needs representation, the attorney can just take the case if he or she...[Continue reading]
What is the Difference Between Fault and No-Fault Divorce?
As the names implies, no-fault divorce is the process of legally ending a marriage with no regard for anything either spouse has done during the marriage. The legal basis for a no-fault divorce is “irretrievable breakdown” of the marriage, which...[Continue reading]
What Judges Consider in PA Child Custody Cases
When parents no longer wish to cohabitate and raise their children together, whether married or not, they will need to determine parenting arrangements for their children. They will also need to determine how parenting decisions will be made. This can...[Continue reading]
Estate Administration Basics
When a loved one passes away, it can be a very stressful and emotional time. If you have been named Executor (Executrix) or Administrator of their estate, that is an added responsibility to handle during an already difficult time. I...[Continue reading]
Holidays and Child Custody
Making arrangements for your children during the holidays can be difficult and can sometimes give rise to conflict. Ideally, we want to spend as much time as possible with our children during the holidays. When parents are separated or divorced,...[Continue reading]
Act Promptly in Custody Matters
In the case of A.L.B. v. M.D.L., the Pennsylvania Superior Court recently determined that the Berks County Court of Common Pleas did not make a mistake by denying the father’s request to reschedule a custody hearing. This case provides a...[Continue reading]
FIVE ISSUES TO CONSIDER IF FACED WITH DIVORCE
1. Where is each spouse in the divorce decision-making process? Frequently one spouse is more convinced than the other that divorce is the best option. The biggest thing to keep in mind is just because you think the marriage is...[Continue reading]
COVID-19 Effects
Our office is open, we are meeting with clients, the court system is operating, but everything is different. The Covid-19 pandemic has changed how all of these things in the legal world happen. Our office was closed for about 8...[Continue reading]