How free the range? How close the helicopter? Prompted by a story gone viral on social media and elsewhere on the Internet out of Silver Spring, Maryland, discussions of what constitutes responsible parenting and when governments ought to involve themselves in it are active in the mainstream press and on main streets throughout the country; […]
“PA General Assembly Enacts New Law to Prevent Child Abduction” Each year thousands of children are abducted in the United States. Of those abductions, 78% are perpetrated by a family member. In 2014, the Pennsylvania General Assembly enacted the Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act (UCAPA) to augment existing legislation intended to prevent child abductions in […]
Resources for Children of Divorce Divorce is emotionally draining, stressful, and is difficult in a multitude of ways for the spouses who are ending their marriage. Divorce can be even more draining, stressful, and more difficult for children of divorce. Even the most well-meaning and amicable parents will encounter difficulties in the context of explaining […]
PA Supreme Court Upholds $10,000 Defense Fund in Custody Agreement In a recently reported case, Pennsylvania Superior Court upheld the provision of an agreement whereby a Father agreed to pay to Mother $10,000 every time he filed to contest the parties’ custody agreement. Huss v. Weaver, — A.3d — (2014), 2014 Pa. Super 238. The […]
Dr. Phil’s Divorce Readiness Test Dr. Phil believes that many people get divorced too quickly when problems arise, and he says that you should not pursue a divorce unless and until you have asked yourselves the following questions: Have you done everything you can to save and rehabilitate your marriage? Do you have unfinished emotional […]
Does your lawyer think like a child? In some ways, it may best for you if s/he does. New research from the University of California at Berkley and the University of Edinburgh, recently reported in the media, has shown that pre-schoolers may be more adept and more successful at certain sorts of problem solving than […]
Paternity Laws in PA By: Melissa D. Towsey, Esquire “Paternity” is how fatherhood is legally defined under the laws of Pennsylvania. When a child is born to an unmarried woman in Pennsylvania, there is no legal relationship between the child and the father. Paternity can be established two ways: (1) by agreement of the parents; […]
Attorney Fights for their Client: Who would you want in your corner? By: Gregory P. LaMonaca, Esquire Our job as attorneys is to fight zealously, ethically, and passionately for our clients’ rights within the sound boundaries of the law. Winning Ugly – Philly Law Blog – This article exemplifies that dedication and commitment. This young attorney […]
Technology in Divorce and Custody Cases: Who’s Zoomin’ Who? By: Lawrence C. Welsh, Esquire Other than putting you in mind of the fabulous 1985 release from Aretha Franklin, the question is apropos these days in family law matters, referring to who may be using what sorts of intrusive GPS tools, spyware, or other technology to […]
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. […]
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