Some Unintended Consequences of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017

By: Lawrence Welsh | Sep 18, 2019 | Divorce, Family Law, Support

Some Unintended Consequences of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017 One of the more interesting conversations about any new law, and certainly about any new tax law, is the one about the “unintended consequences” that will or do follow from the law’s adoption In the case of the federal Tax Cuts

Getting the Most From Your Attorney

By: Gerry Gebhart | Sep 3, 2019 | Custody, Divorce, Family Law

Getting the Most From Your Attorney What can you do to get what you need from your attorney Most importantly, check with your attorney before doing anything you think will help your case in order to be sure that what you’re doing will be beneficial In custody matters, it is a good idea to keep

What if I Don’t Want a Divorce?

By: Alicia Fastman | Aug 28, 2019 | Divorce, Family Law, Marital Agreements, No Fault Divorce

What if I Don’t Want a Divorce Your spouse has filed for divorce, but you do not want the divorce proceedings to move forward Maybe you don’t agree that the marriage is over, maybe you believe that the issues in the relationship can be resolved, or maybe you have an objection to divorce for

Considering Retirement Savings and Investments in Divorce

By: Lawrence Welsh | Aug 20, 2019 | Divorce, Family Law

Considering Retirement Savings and Investments in Divorce Among the financial affairs to be resolved during a divorce, the parties’ retirement savings and investments are extremely important and they often constitute a substantial part of the marital estate Though perhaps to a somewhat lesser

REPRESENTING YOURSELF IS RISKY

By: Gerry Gebhart | Aug 15, 2019 | Family Law

REPRESENTING YOURSELF IS RISKY Representing yourself in any court proceeding is a risky proposition When it comes to an appeal of a judge’s decision, it is especially dangerous to attempt it on your own Last month, the Superior Court decided the case of SS v TJ (2019 PaSuper 182) In this

Pennsylvania’s Newly Proposed Custody Bill: What to Know

By: Christopher Casserly | Aug 13, 2019 | Custody, Family Law

Pennsylvania's Newly Proposed Custody Bill: What to Know In May 2019, a new House Bill was introduced in the Pennsylvania General Assembly which, if passed, would radically shift how Pennsylvania Family Courts make determinations in child custody cases Sponsored by Rep Susan C Helm

I cannot afford a lawyer for my custody case

By: Brady Johnson, IV | Aug 6, 2019 | Custody, Family Law

I cannot afford a lawyer for my custody case You have decided that you need to go to court for custody of your child Maybe this decision was made for you because the other side has served you with notice and you have a court date coming up Maybe you realized that you need a custody order, or

My ex just won the Lottery. Can I stop paying alimony now?

By: Christopher Casserly | Jul 30, 2019 | Divorce, Family Law, Support

My ex just won the Lottery Can I stop paying alimony now “Alimony” is a series of monthly maintenance payments made from one former spouse to another for a fixed period of time following entry of a divorce decree In Pennsylvania, alimony is often characterized as a “secondary” form of

PFA COURTS HAVE WIDE DISCRETION

By: Gerry Gebhart | Jul 24, 2019 | Family Law, PFA

PFA COURTS HAVE WIDE DISCRETION Can a party be evicted from his or her home as a result of a Protection From Abuse hearing, despite the other party not requesting eviction in the PFA petition What if the evicted party already had possession of the home through a marriage settlement agreement On

Summer is Peak Divorce Season

By: Alicia Fastman | Jul 16, 2019 | Divorce, Family Law

Summer is Peak Divorce Season Summer is a time for fun, relaxation, and vacations It is also peak season for divorces During the summer, children are home from school, families are vacationing, and married couples are spending more time together If there are issues in a marriage, they tend to