When served with a Protection From Abuse (PFA) order in Pennsylvania, it’s crucial to take it seriously and follow these steps: 1. **Review the Order**: Read the PFA order thoroughly to understand the details, restrictions, and requirements imposed by the court. 2. **Comply with the Order**: Abide by all conditions outlined in the PFA order, […]
Navigating the Divorce Maze: 5 Tips to Choosing YOUR Divorce Lawyer
Choosing the right divorce lawyer is a decision that can significantly impact the outcome of your divorce proceedings, and even your mental health. At a time when emotions are often (and understandably) running high, you’re also thrust into the complexities of a legal process. You need a guide, an ally, a true partner – someone […]
CCES Process in Bucks County and what to Expect
CCES Process in Bucks County and What to Expect Have you recently been ordered or agreed to participate in the CCES program? The process can be extensive and confusing for most. You may be thinking to yourself, what is it that I need to know, how much does it cost and what happens after CCES. […]
7 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Lawyer for Custody Sometimes it is a difficult decision to make to decide if you should hire an attorney for your child custody matter. There is always the option to represent yourself pro-se, but will your knowledge and little experience with this topic be enough? Below I […]
Lawyers Who Needed Better Estate Plans
You have probably heard the adage “a man who is his own lawyer has a fool for a client” and it appears that statement couldn’t be truer when it comes to lawyers who drafted their own last will and testament. In the annals of history, many prominent attorneys have surprisingly died either without a will […]
Taxes And Divorce
With the tax deadline quickly approaching there are many things that need to be considered when going through a divorce. Taxes are complicated and can add issues to a divorce where there may not even be many issues. Many issues can arise out of filing taxes during or after your divorce. One example of […]
What To Expect With The Closure of Courthouses
COVID-19 has impacted everyone’s lives in more ways than we could have imagined. The virus is incredibly contagious and being in the same room can expose you to catching it. In order to contain the virus and flatten the curve of patients overwhelming our health care system schools, churches, retail stores, and many crowded areas, […]
Grandparents Rights
As a grandparent, the bond with your grandchildren is special. Being able to spend time with your grandchildren is important for both grandparents and grandchildren. Unfortunately, there is no grandparents rights rule or law. You have less legal rights to your grandchildren than their parents do. The parents are the primary legal custodians of the […]
What To Expect In A Final Divorce Trial
When it comes to your divorce, walking into the court room may be the most intimidating part of the whole procedure, for someone who has never been there before. The fear of the unexpected in a final divorce trial can keep people up at night. Being prepared can help your case go a lot smoother […]
Family violence is a very serious issue that happens usually behind closed doors. These victims often feel terrified, helpless, and alone with no way out. However, there is a lifeline and help can be found. The courts can provide protection through the law when needed. A protection from abuse order can help victims of family […]
Child Custody For Unmarried Parents
In a divorce the law clearly and adequately covers separation of two parties. However, when it comes to unmarried parents’ things can tend to get murky and much of which becomes a gray area. Splitting assets can be messy for two unmarried people who are living together. Things get even more complicated when dealing with […]
For whatever reason there are times in life when one needs to move or relocate to either another county or even a different state, at that moment one must take a look at the 10 factors that affect child custody relocation in Pennsylvania. When dealing with divorce and child custody issues things can become even […]
A tale of a Two-Year Separation Case in Pennsylvania
After a full day trial over a dispute as to the date of separation court sides with…..(see below) BRIEF NARRATIVE OF THE CASE Wife and Husband were married in the early nineties and had one child from this marriage. Due to irreconcilable differences, Wife filed for Divorce. It is Wife’s assertion that Husband is alleging a […]
Five Tips to Enhance Divorce Communication Between Spouses
The breakdown in communication between spouses is a common occurrence in divorce cases. Indeed, communication between spouses likely broke down before the commencement of marital dissolution proceedings and oftentimes is a factor contributing to the breakup. Proper communication between spouses actually makes the divorce process easier for both parties. Five tips can assist to enhance […]
Uncontested Divorce Overview
Divorce can be nasty business. Many divorce cases become hotly contested and highly emotional. However, there are instances in which an uncontested divorce is possible, and the spouses are able to settle the primary issues involved in ending the marriage without the need for protracted courtroom litigation. There are some essential facts a person needs […]
Informative Divorce Statistics
Although divorce statistics do not necessarily impact a particular divorce case, they are informative and sometimes even instructive. There are some divorce statistics that can aid in putting a particular marriage dissolution case into perspective. Divorce Rates by Number of Marriages Statistically, a divorce is more likely the more often a person weds. The divorce […]
Tips to Make a Divorce Case Easier
No matter the best intentions of spouses seeking to end a marriage, a divorce case is not only a legally buy also an emotionally challenging process. There are some strategies that a couple can employ in an effort to lower the tensions and make a divorce case at least somewhat easier to navigate. Hire a […]
If you are contemplating ending your marriage, there are divorce documents you need to collect prior to filing your case in court. In order to make sure you round up all necessary documents, you should engage the services of divorce attorney in a proactive manner. Personal Divorce Documents Checklist There are various essential personal documents […]
Can a Parent Withhold Visitation for Unpaid Child Support?
Unpaid child support can be a significant problem. In the final analysis, unpaid child support threatens the wellbeing of children. Oftentimes, the custodial parent who is to receive child support payments on behalf of children needs to take action to enforce an existing court order. A common thought of a custodial parent is to withhold […]
No Fault Divorce
Pennsylvania law includes a provision for what is known as no fault divorce. At its essence, a no fault divorce is a proceeding in which no blame for the disintegration of the marriage is assigned to one or another (or both) of the spouses. Rather, an allegation is made that the marriage has irretrievably broken […]