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In an opinion issued on March 20, 2014, a Dauphin County judge upheld and explained his prior order denying an ex-husband’s request that he be entirely discharged from paying alimony to his ex-wife.  The case was Eugene v. Eugene. The ex-husband had asked for discharge of his alimony obligation, which was outlined in his written […]

Do I Really Need a Divorce Attorney? QUESTION: Is there any particular reason why I should hire a lawyer rather than doing a do-it-yourself divorce? You’ve seen the ads for $59 do-it-yourself divorce and you are wondering, “Why should I pay an attorney, when I can fill out the forms myself?” Some people have no […]

QUESTION: My spouse and I have separated and I continue to live in our matrimonial home and make all payments relating to the house (mortgage, hydro, taxes, etc.).   I plan to buy my spouses share of the home but I’m wondering if I’m going to be compensated for making these payments. Separation, Divorce and […]

QUESTION: My spouse and I are divorcing but we owe about $100,000 in debt due to him starting a business that failed and I need to know if I’m 50% responsible for this debt? Protect Your Future From Your Spouse’s Business Debt When a Pennsylvania couple divorces, the couple’s marital property is divided between the […]

U.S. District Judge John E. Jones III ruled that Pennsylvania’s 1996 statutory ban on recognizing same-sex marriage was unconstitutional. Judge Jones said, “By virtue of this, ruling, same-sex couples who seek to marry in Pennsylvania may do so, and already married same-sex couples will be recognized as such in the Commonwealth.” Before the ruling, Pennsylvania […]

In this video: Philadelphia Divorce Lawyers Thomas Petrelli, Jr. discusses Tax Traps to Avoid During Divorce. Thomas Petrelli, Jr., Esquire Divorce Attorney Your divorce can affect your taxes! Don’t pay Uncle Sam any more than you have to. In this video, “5 Tax Traps to Avoid During Divorce”, Philadelphia divorce attorney Thomas Petrelli lists five […]

In this video: Philadelphia Divorce Lawyers Thomas Petrelli, Jr. discusses if Debt Be a Factor in Your Divorce. Thomas Petrelli, Jr., Esquire Divorce Attorney No matter what your income, you could end up saddled with debt after your divorce. Philadelphia family law attorney Thomas Petrelli discusses the division of unsecured debt and answers the following […]

Philadelphia divorce attorney Thomas Petrelli provides tips about Preparing for Your Child Custody Trial in this three part video series. Thomas Petrelli, Jr. Philadelphia Divorce Lawyer In this video, Philadelphia family law attorney Thomas Petrelli describes how documentation can help your custody case if you can’t reach a custody agreement and have to take your […]

Philadelphia divorce attorney Thomas Petrelli provides tips about Preparing for Your Child Custody Trial in this three part video series. Thomas Petrelli, Jr. Philadelphia Divorce Lawyer Do you take lots of pictures of your child? Those pictures are good for more than Facebook posts; they can be used as evidence in your custody trial. Gather […]

In this video: Philadelphia Divorce Lawyers Thomas Petrelli, Jr. discusses the Hidden Costs of Keeping A House After Divorce. Thomas Petrelli, Jr., Esquire Divorce Attorney Should you keep the house after your divorce? Keeping your home can give your family stability, but there are important financial considerations. Philadelphia family law attorney Thomas Petrelli discusses the […]