Monthly Archives: June 2026
Custody Determination Reviewed by Pennsylvania Superior Court
Custody battles frequently culminate in appeals by a parent who feels that the trial court failed to consider the evidence or law properly. In one Pennsylvania family law case, the court granted the father primary custody of the child. The mother appealed the decision. This case exemplifies the wide discretion trial courts enjoy when… Read More »
Philadelphia Court Rules on Contested Child Support Case
In child support cases, the parents have a biological connection to the child and a legal duty to support the child. The rise of reproductive technologies and informal arrangements has made the traditional concept of parenthood ambiguous. In this article, the Philadelphia divorce lawyers at the Law Office of Lauren H. Kane will discuss… Read More »
Pennsylvania Superior Court Addresses Income Calculation in Child Support Case
Disputes regarding child support often emerge from disagreements among parents regarding which incomes should be included in the calculations of child support obligations. Pennsylvania courts follow statutory rules when issuing a support order to ensure that it is based on the actual economic situation of both parents and the needs of the child. In… Read More »
Equitable Distribution Dispute Reviewed by Pennsylvania Superior Court
Distribution of property is usually among the most controversial topics in divorce. Equitable distribution is the law of the land in Pennsylvania. Properties are distributed in accordance with what is fair, which does not necessarily mean equally. In this article, we’ll discuss a case involving an appeal on whether the trial court made an… Read More »