Who gets the engagement ring, if the engagement is called off?
Who gets the engagement ring, if the engagement is called off? Marriage is often referred to as a union between two people, and it certainly is that in more ways than one. But in those instances where a couple is engaged and one (or both) of the individuals gets cold feet, what becomes of the […]
Custody Disputes with Parents living in Different States
Custody Disputes with Parents living in Different States By: Christopher Casserly, Esquire Even in the most basic cases, child custody disputes are intricate and stressful for families going through divorce. Each state has their own custody guidelines that they use to try and arrive at which custodial arrangement will best serve the children’s best interest. […]
Can Both Parties use the same Lawyer to Represent them in a Divorce?
CAN BOTH PARTIES USE THE SAME LAWYER TO REPRESENT THEM IN A DIVORCE? By: Christopher Casserly, Esquire In the early 1980’s Pennsylvania adopted “no fault divorce” laws. Under these laws, couples became able to obtain a divorce without having to allege any kind of marital misconduct by the other party. Instead, parties to a divorce […]
Exploring the Phenomenon Behind Gray Divorce
Exploring the Phenomenon Behind “Gray Divorce” By: Christopher Casserly, Esquire Divorce rates in the United States have begun to level off after seeing consistent annual increases since the 1970’s. But while the overall numbers seem to be recently somewhat static, there is one demographic that is seeing exponential growth every year. Divorce rates for the […]
Prenuptial Agreements: What’s Love Got to Do With It?
Prenuptial Agreements: What’s Love Got to Do With It? Why You and Your Partner Need to Confront the “P” Word. By: Christopher Casserly, Esquire Every day in the United States there are roughly 18,000 car accidents. Nobody sets out in the morning with the intention of rear-ending another commuter, but every morning we hear about breakdowns […]