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What am I entitled to during my divorce? Temporary Custody Order vs. Final Custody Order: What’s the Difference? Petrelli Previtera, LLC – Basics of PA Divorce – Part I: Fault or No-Fault Divorce? Why should I hire Petrelli Previtera, LLC to represent me? Top 5 Questions to Ask at your Consultation How is joint debt […]

When it comes to you and your loved ones, you want to make sure that you’re protected. With that being said, it is important to find a lawyer you can trust. The first step is setting up a confidential, in-person meeting. During that meeting, you will talk about your situation, family, children, and the things […]

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The COVID-19 pandemic has put us all in uncertain times. But if you’re divorced or want to divorce, emotions can run even higher. Many people have reached out to us with important questions about divorce, separation, custody, support, and more. Below, firm partner Melinda Previtera answers some of the most pressing questions that have arisen during stay-at-home and shelter-in-place mandates.

If you and your ex both claim your kids on your taxes, there are a few outcomes (as well as solutions) when you’re both claiming a dependency deduction. This is important to note: If both you and your ex filed for the deduction, whoever files second will automatically be rejected by the IRS, even if you’re the custodial parent and legally entitled to receive the refund.

We don’t want you to look FOOLISH on April Fool’s Day — or any other time of the year. Here are three foolish mistakes regarding support issues in New Jersey: Fool #1: “My spouse cheated on me. Of course, the court cares about all the sordid and sultry details, so I get more alimony and […]

3 steps for reaching a custody agreement through mediation In bitter custody disputes, divorcing parents go to court to argue over both large and small child-related issues. While the court process certainly results in an eventual resolution, it can have a tremendous amount of collateral damage. Specifically, you, your soon-to-be-ex-spouse and your children may experience […]

If you are going through a divorce, you are apt to have a few things on your mind. For example, you may have some anxiety about future finances or separate living arrangements. If you own a dog, cat or another pet, you may also wonder about how your divorce may affect your furry friend. After […]

This St. Patrick’s Day, instead of chasing that elusive leprechaun, start looking for these hidden reimbursement gems in your child support agreements. You may just find a pot of gold. Here are three common situations where we see divorced parents unknowingly leaving money on the table over and over. Medical Expense Reimbursement Your Kid’s Getting […]

It’s the bane of divorced or split-up parents’ lives everywhere: “My ex didn’t pay their child support payment again!” Many times, when you’re in the middle of a child support dispute or non-payment, you’re nearly pulling out your hair, especially if you feel like you don’t have an advocate on your side. However, you’re actually […]