Pennsylvania Family Law

The United States Supreme Court decision Obergefell v. Hodges resulted in the legalization of same-sex marriages in 2014.

Parents going through a divorce may wonder how the expenses that come with raising children will be distributed between the parents.

Those who are getting a divorce in Pennsylvania must navigate a number of legal issues.

There are a number of legal issues that can arise during a divorce.

Getting divorced is a legal proceeding. As such, state law applies. These laws can change and those considering divorce are wise to stay current with any changes that could impact their divorce.

Facilitating an Amicable Resolution in a Divorce or Custody Case

In youth, the popular song by The Notorious B.I.G. claiming that with “Mo Money [comes] Mo Problems” may have seemed like a joke. As we age, we realize that there is some truth in these catchy lyrics. The realization becomes even more of a reality when going through a high-asset divorce. Why is a high-asset […]

Same-sex couples have faced a myriad of obstacles over the years.

The waiting period to get a divorce has officially been shortened in Pennsylvania. The new law, which took effect in December 2016, amends the divorce code for no-fault divorces by changing the waiting period to one year instead of two. Before the new law was passed, a person who wanted a divorce without the consent […]

High-Asset Property Division In any Pennsylvania or New Jersey divorce that is prominently marked by significant assets, the affected parties will understandably have material concerns regarding the ultimate distribution of so-called “marital property.” That term connotes both assets and debt obligations that a married couple in either state acquired during their marriage (as distinguished from […]