Dividing a business during a divorce in Pennsylvania can bring about a certain set of specific challenges. If the business is a small and both parties are involved with the business, it many times can feel like you are going through a second divorce. Fortunately, there are efficient ways to go about handling this difficult […]
What are digital assets? We live in the age of information, where much of the world has access to the internet and most Americans have accumulated plenty of digital assets, whether they are aware of that fact or not. Digital assets can include a wide variety of different types of digital information. Things like your […]
Act 42, an updated and amended version of the mechanic’s lien law of 1963 recently took effect and has given new rights and obligations to property owners, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers of qualifying construction projects. The most notable changes to the law have come in the form of updated technology. Mainly a new database that […]
In October of 2016, Governor Tom Wolf signed Act 102 into law shortening the waiting period for no-fault divorce by one year. Advocates of the bill say it is aimed at lessening the toll that divorce takes on children. Prior to the bills passing, arguments for both sides were heard. Advocates claimed the prolonged waiting […]
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 […]
Our firm was recently involved in a case where we had to defend our client’s custody jurisdiction in Pennsylvania and prevent Mother from transferring it to a neighboring state. BACKGROUND The Respondent (Father) in the instant case resided in Pennsylvania. The Petitioner (Mother) recently move to New Jersey. The parties are the parents of one child. […]
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 […]
The Law Firm of Michael Kuldiner, P.C. is pleased to announce that Dara Burns has joined the firm as an associate. Dara Burns joins the firm with over a decade of experience in civil litigation and family law. Dara’s practice will focus on Real Estate, Civil Litigation and Estate Planning. She will also continue to […]
If you are contemplating divorce, you may be of the mind that would should engage in a course of spousal spying. If that is what you are considering, you most definitely are not alone. The reality is that many individuals facing problems in their marriages, or the prospect of divorce, engage in spousal spying. The […]
There was a point historically when mothers were favored as the primary custodians of minor children in divorce proceedings. In other words, these was a presumption that mothers are more fit or qualified to be the primary caretakers of children than were fathers. The reality is that in all jurisdictions in the United States, decisions […]
A common area within the confines of Pennsylvania divorce law in which myths abound is in regard to alimony. Alimony in Pennsylvania is subject to some fairly strict guidelines established by law. A person contemplating divorce, with an interest in alimony in Pennsylvania, needs to be generally versed in what is myth and what is […]
Not all divorces are “created equally.” In fact, psychologists and legal professionals have crafted a divorce spectrum that illustrates the different types of divorces. The divorce spectrum focuses on factors that include the complexity of a particular case, the emotional state of the parties as well as the actual state of the relationship between spouses […]
A child custody hearing represents one of the most significant of proceedings held in divorce and paternity cases. Because of the significant nature of a child custody hearing, a parent needs to be well prepared for the proceeding. There are five key tips to bear in mind when preparing for a child custody hearing. Obtain […]
Divorce proceedings represent some of the most contentious types of legal proceedings in courthouses. An objective of a judge in divorce cases is to try and employ resources that may work to lessen the tension between the parties in marital dissolution proceedings. A resource being more widely used by courts across the country to aid […]
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 […]
A key issue at the commencement of a divorce proceeding is accounting for the assets acquired and the debts accumulated by a couple during the course of a marriage. Although divorce laws do vary somewhat from one U.S. state to another, overall these statutes are remarkably similar. For example, all state laws, including Pennsylvania, have […]
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 […]
Parenting time is designed to ensure that a noncustodial parent and a minor child continue to have a healthy, meaningful relationship after a divorce. Managing parenting time is not without the potential for stress. This particularly can be the case with holiday parenting time — not just the end of year season, but holidays throughout […]
Prenup agreements garner a good deal of attention in the media as well as in films and on television. A great deal of the information floating about regarding prenuptial agreements is factually and legally incorrect. A good deal of confusion stems from what a prenup can and cannot do when it comes to the provisions […]
A prenuptial agreement is a contract between two individuals who intend to marry. A prenup is designed to clarify financial issues in the event that the marriage fails. There a number of primary prenuptial agreement benefits. Protect Rights in a Divorce One of the prenuptial agreement benefits is that the contract protects the rights of […]
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