Protection from Abuse Filings in PA
Dec 11, 2011
Ex parte proceedings; temporary ordersIf a plaintiff petitions for a temporary order for protection from abuse and alleges immediate and present danger of abuse to the plaintiff or minor children, the...
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Can Foster Parents Automatically Adopt Children Placed in Their Care in PA
Dec 11, 2011
Foster parents have no legal standing to pursue the adoption of children placed in their care without the consent of the child welfare agency that has legal custody of the foster child, or unless they ...
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Protect Your Assets with a Prenuptial Agreement
Dec 09, 2011
A pre-nuptial agreement can protect both the drafter of the document, as well as their heirs. This becomes especially important in situations involving large assets and blended families. When couples w...
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Custody Conciliation Proceedings
Dec 09, 2011
If I File a Custody Complaint, Will I End Up in Court?
Often times, I hear from a prospective client, either in my office or on the phone, that they are reluctant to file a complaint because "they don...
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They've Looted the Bank Account! Marital Distribution of Assets
Dec 09, 2011
When one spouse excludes another from joint assets, an action in partition may be necessary in addition to divorce proceedings.
I recently had a client that came to me in tears. She was thrown into a ...
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Gay Parent Adoptions in PA
Dec 09, 2011
When Gay Couples Want to Adopt.
I have received a flurry of requests from loving couples seeking to adopt a child. Either the child of one of the birth parents in the relationship or the couple is seek...
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What Decisions Can A Custodial Parent Make In PA?
Dec 09, 2011
A custodial parent may make those decisions during their periods of physical custody that do not negatively impact the minor child, without the consent of the other parent
I recently dealt with an is...
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Contempt Proceedings in Custody Matters
Dec 09, 2011
The Penalties and ramifications for non-compliance with a lawful custody order are severe. Further, disobedience may lead to an alteration of the custodial schedule.
A lawfully executed and entered c...
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"Self Help" is Not Always the Cheapest or Easiest Way to Handle a Divorce
Dec 09, 2011
Self Help Divorce/Custody forms can be frought with peril
I was recently searching for assets owned by a client's soon-to-be ex-spouse, when I came across a "self help" divorce site. It piqued my inte...
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Maintaining a Divided Household with No Income
Dec 09, 2011
How does a mother in a divorce keep the home and the kids together when she has no job?
There may be no more difficult time in one's life than when they are going through a divorce. There's anxiety, gu...
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