Third Party Custody Rights in PA
Dec 09, 2011
The Best Interests of the Child can trump the Court's consideration of a parent's natural right to custody
Natural parents in custody disputes are favored over third parties, and anyone not a natural ...
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An Adoption's Affect on Grandparents in PA
Dec 09, 2011
Can the
elationships that grandparents have with their grandchildren be Affected by an adoption to someone outside their family?
I recently dealt with a case where the grandparents, although involved...
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Paternity by Estoppel in Pennsylvania
Dec 09, 2011
An examination of "Paternity by Estoppel"
We have previously examined ways in which paternity may be determined scientifically, such as through DNA testing. We have also examined the concept of the P...
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Common Law Marriage Abolished After January 2005
Dec 09, 2011
Common Law Marriages are no longer valid in Pennsylvania after January 2005
Pennsylvania was one of the last states to abolish common law marriage. Common law marriages contracted prior to January 2, 2...
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Custody for Unwed Parents
Dec 09, 2011
It's not a bad idea to make sure your current relationship is stable before take your "ex" back for a custody hearing
I often counsel one parent that is seeking to have a custody order entered to estab...
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Cash Subject to Forfeiture based upon involvement in Drug Crime
Dec 09, 2011
A claimant must be prepared to prove that they owned the money lawfully and it had no involvement in drug activity
As a necessary function of representing defendants charged with drug crimes, I have d...
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Megan's Law Sentencing Issues- Lifetime Sentences for Multiple Convictions
Dec 09, 2011
Changes to Megan's Law now subject offenders convicted of multiple offenses to lifetime registration
Pursuant to changes made to Megan's Law, 42 Pa.C.S.A. Section 9795.1(b), enacted and amended in 20...
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Parole Violations in PA
Dec 09, 2011
There are two basic types of parole violations- Technical and New Criminal Conduct
This article explores the two basic types of parole violations and will discuss some minor details of each.
Technica...
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Underage Drinking has a New Defense Against Portable Breathalyzer Tests ("PBT's")
Dec 09, 2011
Portable Breath Test Devices ("PBT's") must be properly calibrated and tested for them to be admissible as evidence
Concerts, parks, recreational activities, fireworks, boating and hiking brings folk...
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PA Paternity- A Proposed Multi-Factor Test
Dec 08, 2011
Court decisions have left many questions on how and when paternity should be determined
We have previously examined DNA testing for paternity, paternity by estoppel and presumptions of paternity. The...
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