January 13, 2025

What Happens in a Property Boundary Dispute?

Property boundary disputes can quickly turn a peaceful neighborhood into a stressful situation. Whether it’s a fence built too close to your home, a driveway edging onto your property, or a tree whose roots are encroaching into your yard, these disputes can arise from various situations. Here’s an overview of what happens in a property […]

December 18, 2024

How to Avoid Legal Disputes in Real Estate Transactions

Real estate transactions are significant financial decisions that can be both exciting and stressful. Without proper precautions, they may lead to costly legal disputes. Whether you’re buying, selling, or investing in property, these tips will help you avoid legal pitfalls and ensure a smooth process. 1. Hire Experienced Professionals Engage a skilled real estate agent, […]

December 4, 2024

Legal Tips for Real Estate Transactions: What Buyers and Sellers Should Know

Real estate transactions can be complicated, whether you’re buying or selling a home. Understanding key legal tips can make the process smoother, protect your interests, and help avoid costly mistakes. This guide will walk you through some important legal considerations every buyer and seller should know during a real estate deal. Why You Need a […]

October 20, 2024

Using a lawyer for a real estate closing in Pennsylvania offers several key benefits that can protect your interests and ensure a smooth transaction:

1. Legal Expertise: A real estate lawyer can navigate complex legal documents, including the purchase agreement, title searches, and deed preparation. They ensure that the terms of the contract are clear and protect your rights. Pennsylvania’s real estate laws, including those about disclosures and zoning, can be intricate, and a lawyer can provide advice specific […]

February 13, 2024

Is a “Like” or 👍 Legal Acceptance?

It Was in This Case In a decision that may be a warning sign of ones to come in the States and abroad, a Canadian court has ruled that a “like” reaction or emoji reply (as in ?) could reasonably be considered a legally binding contract acceptance. While the decision does not establish Canadian legal […]

March 28, 2020

Adverse Possession in PA – Know The Law

Have you ever heard a story about a person finding someone on their property without their permission? These stories are often long because of the legal issues involved. It turns out that removing someone who is illegally living on your property can get a bit tricky. The technical legal term for this type of situation […]

September 30, 2014

Attorney Michael Kuldiner Assists in Completion of Large Real Estate Transaction

After months of negotiation and due diligence, Attorney Kuldiner facilitated the of a multi-family property or his client, valued at $1,365,000. This real estate transaction involved a 28 unit apartment community located in the Greater Northeast Philadelphia area, and is known as Lawndale Apartments. This property is in a great location within walking distance of […]

February 20, 2013

Risky Business | Bad Investments’ Affect on Property Division

Unfortunately, many divorces contain unsettling news when it comes to property division.  Poor decision making about finances can affect how the Courts divide a couple’s property in divorce proceedings.  However, one party losing marital funds during the marriage does not alone warrant an unequal property division. Under 23 Pa.C.S.A. ß 3502(a) of the Divorce Code, […]

New Philadelphia AVI | Appeal your tax assessment

The city’s new property tax assessments are going to save one neighbor a lot of money and increase another’s just as much, if not more.  The bottom line is that there is very little uniformity with this system.  This new system is known as the Actual Value Initiative and assessments are based on 100% of […]

February 19, 2013

Phila Tax Hikes | Conducting a Tax Assessment Appeal

  This is just one example of the tax hikes. The Philadelphia tax hikes are hitting everyone hard – some people have contacted our office with astounding new figures that they just can’t believe. With the mathematics and realistic values of these properties, we wonder where the owner will come up with the difference of […]

February 9, 2013

Know Your Social Security Benefits after Divorce

Are you not receiving Social Security benefits?  Are you are present divorced? Was your prior marriage lasted for at least 10 years? Are you 62 years old?     Do you remain unmarried? If your answers to the above questions are YES, this is the right time for you to review your Social Security benefits. You […]

CraftMaster Real Property Tax Assessment Appeal… Granted!

CraftMaster Real Property Tax Assessment appeal was granted. In 2012, Bradford County cut its tax assessment by 14.7 percent. CraftMaster Manufacturing, Inc. was earlier assessed with $3.90 million Real Property Tax, but was reduced to $3.33 million. The reduced Real Property Tax Assessment was the result of an out-of-court settlement between Bradford County and CraftMaster.  (2012) […]

February 2, 2013

Adultery, Ground for Fault based Divorce in Pennsylvania

Like all other US states, Pennsylvania admits of different grounds for Divorce, the No Fault Divorce and Fault based Divorce. Adultery is one of the grounds for Fault-based divorce. How to prove Adultery Adultery must be proven before the Court. However, there are certain qualifying acts that may prevent the case of adultery to prosper. […]

December 28, 2012

Can an extramarital affair post-separation affect support?

Extramarital Affair and Spousal Support Many times, couples separate and start new relationships during the pendency of the divorce – which some might consider an extramarital affair. In a recent case decided by Pennsylvania Court, husband appealed from the trial court order that dismissed his exceptions and granted the wife spousal support. A long-recognized exception […]

December 27, 2012

Recent PA Child Relocation Decision

Can you relocate with your child? In a recent case, the Mother’s petition to relocate was denied. The mother appealed from the trial court order that denied her petition for relocation and a related request to modify the terms of custody for the parties’ six-year-old son. The recently enacted new Child Custody Act became effective […]

November 17, 2012

The Origins of Divorce

In history, divorce can be traced more than 2 centuries ago. Archaeologists discovered that Divorce has been part of the codified laws in the Code of Hammurabi dating back in 1760 BC. The Code of Hammurabi The Babylonia King Hammurabi was believed to have ruled from 1750 BC to 1792. The Code was one of […]

Divorce Attorney Michael Kuldiner is Now a (CDFS) Certified Divorce Financial Specialist!

Michael Kuldiner  is a Divorce and Family Law attorney and has been instrumental in many successful divorce proceedings, and makes the process less complicated, manageable and less stressful for his clients. He also concentrates his practice on child custody and support, child neglect, domestic violence, alimony and spousal support. When family law matters require court […]

Grandparent Rights and Updates in Pennsylvania

Grandparent Rights under Pennsylvania Custody and Grandparents’ Visitation Act   Pennsylvania has more defined rules for the care of children. It has placed the Grandparent Rights into another platform by the passage of a new law which took effect on January 22, 1011. The new law makes changes to the current child custody law, The […]