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 […]
“You get what you pay for: Why our initial consultation is worth every penny” By: Lawrence C. Welsh, Esquire Have you ever heard the phrase: “you get what you pay for?” Some local family law firms offer free consultations, and you may be tempted to schedule an appointment with a family law attorney who offers […]
What is “the best interest of a child?” By: Alicia Fastman, Esquire In the context of custody cases, the best interest of a child in a custody matter is determined by the Court’s weighing of the 16 factors enumerated by Pennsylvania’s custody statute. These factors, found under 23 Pa. C.S. §5328, are considered by a […]
Legal Separation in Pennsylvania By: Melissa Towsey, Esquire The terms “legal separation” do not exist in Pennsylvania family law. The concept of a “date of separation”, however, is an important date for purposes of equitable distribution (dividing your assets) and triggering various filing deadlines. The date of separation is important in determining when the divorce […]
Child Abuse or Abuse of the System? By: Gregory P. LaMonaca, Esquire In Pennsylvania, many laws have been enacted to protect the safety and welfare of children. The Child Protective Services Law (CPSL), 23 Pa. C.S.A. Section 6301 et. seq., was designed to protect the interest of children and to encourage individuals who witness abuse […]
Technology as a Tool for Co-Parenting By: Alicia Fastman, Esquire Communication is extremely important when parents are separating or divorcing to ensure that the children are not negatively impacted by the conflict between the parties. Parents have a multitude of tools at their disposal based upon the availability of technology in today’s world. There are […]
Should You Tell Your Employer That You are Getting a Divorce? By: Melissa Towsey, Esquire In our technologically sophisticated world where we post, pin and Instagram our most intimate thoughts and feelings, the question remains – how much do you tell your employer about your divorce? In many instances, you will have to inform your […]
Qualifying For a Mortgage with Child Support Income If you are in a position which you will be receiving alimony or child support for at least 3 years after the date of a mortgage application, it may qualify as an income stream that the banks will take into consideration. There must be documentation that the […]
On April 23rd, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court adopted Rule 1915.11-1. The rule in it’s elementary form states that parent coordinators are no more and the only judges (and Masters) have the authority to make decisions in child custody cases. The new Rule reads as follows: Only judges may make decisions in child custody cases. Masters […]
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