Monthly Archives: October 2025
What is a Status Conference in a Pennsylvania Divorce?
A status conference is a formal court meeting during which the judge or a court-appointed hearing officer reviews the progress of your divorce case. The judge wants to check in to see how you’re advancing, ensuring that the divorce proceedings are moving forward efficiently and both parties are complying with court requirements. In this… Read More »
How Can I Be Separated While Living Under the Same Roof as My Spouse?
The State of Pennsylvania allows couples to legally separate even while they’re living under the same roof, as long as they’ve ceased “cohabitation” and one party has clearly demonstrated the intent to dissolve the marriage. In some cases, you may need to prove precisely when your date of separation was. It can be more… Read More »
Can You Relocate With Your Children in Pennsylvania?
You are allowed to relocate with your children in Pennsylvania, but you must go through the process of getting the court’s permission (or your former spouse’s) before you do so. One Pennsylvania court case that demonstrated this issue is Collins v. Collins. Background of the case The Collins case involved a dispute over child… Read More »
Court Case Addresses Dissipation of Assets and Unequal Distribution of the Marital Estate
In most cases, the Pennsylvania family law courts will divide the marital estate 50/50. However, there are some cases in which the court will favor one party over the other. The dissipation of assets, or intentionally spending money or selling assets from the marital estate to prevent your former spouse from getting their fair… Read More »