Monthly Archives: December 2025
Pennsylvania Court Weighs in on Child Custody Case
Few issues that are resolved in divorce are more emotional than custody concerns. Parents love their children and want to spend time with them. In some cases, this pits them against one another in court. Such was the case with M.J.M. v. M.L.G. In this article, the Philadelphia child custody lawyers at the Law… Read More »
B.L. v. L.S.: How Pennsylvania Courts Handle Contested Custody Agreements
Custody disputes can be extremely challenging for all parties involved. Parents almost always believe that they’re acting in their child’s best interests, but have very different definitions about what that entails. The Pennsylvania courts need to balance these situations carefully by applying the “best interests of the child” standard in custody cases while respecting… Read More »
Long v. Long: Clarifying What Counts as Alimony in Pennsylvania
When a marriage ends, financial arrangements between former spouses can take on many forms. Each form serves a different legal purpose. Confusing one for another can have costly consequences. The Pennsylvania Superior Court’s decision in Long v. Long provides important guidance on how courts determine whether post-divorce payments actually qualify as “alimony” under Pennsylvania… Read More »