Category Archives: Family Law
Pennsylvania’s Landmark Prenuptial Agreement Case
Prenuptial agreements have an important role to play in Pennsylvania divorce proceedings, particularly when large amounts of property or business holdings are at stake. In these cases, the validity of the agreements may be questioned, and it becomes necessary for the court to rule on the enforceability of the prenuptial agreement. In this article,… Read More »
How Pennsylvania Courts Handle Professional Goodwill in Divorce
The division of marital property can prove to be very challenging if either of the spouses owns a professional practice or a closely held business. In many cases, it becomes necessary for the courts to decide if intangible business interests, such as professional goodwill, qualify as marital property in divorce proceedings. In this article,… Read More »
Child Support and the “Nurturing Parent” Doctrine in Pennsylvania
The question of earning capacity and whether a parent should be obligated to earn money outside the house often arises in child support cases in Pennsylvania. The courts need to consider the economic necessities of the children against the difficulties involved in taking care of the children, especially if there is a parent who… Read More »
High-Income Child Support in Pennsylvania
Child support calculations tend to be more complex when it comes to high-income divorces. While Pennsylvania employs support guidelines throughout the state, the court will have to assess whether the calculated amount correctly accounts for the reasonable needs of the children. In this article, the Philadelphia, PA, family law attorneys at the Law Offices… Read More »
Can a Child Choose Which Parent to Live With in Pennsylvania?
The process of resolving custody cases tends to be emotional, and a common question parents ask is whether their child can choose which parent they want to live with. Many people think that at some age, kids are legally entitled to make such a choice. In Pennsylvania, however, the reality is quite different. Even… Read More »
How Long Should You Keep Divorce and Custody Records After Your Case Ends?
Once the proceedings have been settled and finalized, many individuals start looking forward. As they begin the task of gathering and organizing the papers that they will no longer need, the question becomes whether or not they must retain these documents for future use. Even once your case is settled, many family law papers… Read More »
Court Rules on Case Involving Disputed Paternity
Paternity issues have serious legal and financial ramifications. Where there is a dispute over the biological parentage of a child, the court must weigh the interests of the child, the parents, and the justice system, all while ensuring the truth is revealed in a fair manner. In this article, the Philadelphia family law attorneys… Read More »
Contested Paternity and Evidence in Pennsylvania
One of the most sensitive issues in family law is paternity disputes. This is due to the fact that, in most cases, the identification of the biological father can have serious implications on the financial, parental, and overall well-being of the child. However, the court has the task of balancing the evidence at hand… Read More »
International Relocation and Custody Rights: How the Pennsylvania Courts Handle Petitions for Relocating with a Minor Child
Child custody cases become more complex when one parent wants to relocate with the child. The court weighs the reasons for the move against the importance of maintaining the relationship with the other parent. International relocation makes cases even more complex. In this article, the Philadelphia, PA, child custody lawyers at the Law Office… Read More »
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 »