Monthly Archives: August 2025
What is the Family Law Arbitration Act?
The State of Pennsylvania adopted the Family Law Arbitration Act (FLAA) on July 7, 2024. This law allows divorce decisions related to divorce matters to be made by a qualified third party arbiter as opposed to a judge. The FLAA covers decisions related to property division, alimony, child support, and more. The arbitrator, who… Read More »
What Constitutes “Cruel and Barbarous Treatment” For the Purpose of Divorce in Pennsylvania?
Essentially, each state makes up its own rules for divorce. Today, all states allow for what are known as “no-fault grounds.” In other words, you don’t have to “blame” the other spouse for the breakdown of the marriage; you can just say that “irreconcilable differences” make the marriage unsustainable. Some states, however, like Pennsylvania,… Read More »