Hangley Aronchick Segal Pudlin & Schiller Family Law Blog
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Spring has sprung and it brings high school graduates who will be heading off to college. You can hear the pomp and circumstance music playing as you proudly watch your child march across the stage and receive their diploma. But….you have a pit in your stomach when you think about how you are… Read More
It is the time of year to make decisions for your children’s summer camp. Maybe this is the first year they are going to camp, maybe they have historically gone to camp, or maybe they took a pause from camp participation during the past two (2) summers due to COVID, but regardless, this year you… Read More
Tax season is upon us with a tax deadline of April 18, 2022. This means separated or divorced parties are trying to determine whether to file tax returns jointly or separately. Here are some quick tax tips for family law clients and practitioners related to filing 2022 taxes: 1. Make the determination early as… Read More
In Pennsylvania, both parents generally share legal custody of their children. “Legal custody” is defined as “[t]he right to make major decisions on behalf of the child, including, but not limited to, medical, religious and educational decisions.” Typically, the decision as to whether a child will participate in an extracurricular activity (especially if that… Read More
Effective January 1, 2022, the Supreme Court adopted new and revised child and spousal support rules. This is nothing surprising or unusual since the Guidelines are reviewed every 4 years. Here is a summary of the changes which may impact your support matter: 1. Under the old Guidelines, there was an artificial reduction in… Read More
You’ve made the decision to take the first step toward divorce, and you’ve scheduled an appointment to consult with a lawyer knowledgeable in family law. This is a big step, rife with anxiety, sadness, apprehension, and, most likely, a hundred other emotions. However, in the midst of the emotional turmoil, you also want to make… Read More
It is October 28 as I am writing this Blog and Halloween is a few days away, Thanksgiving will be shortly before or after this post is published with Hanukah and Christmas shortly thereafter. The holidays can be a stressful time for parents and children in intact families, let alone for families whose parents… Read More
Each year, fall brings a new school year, cooler weather, and the beginning of the holiday season. The holidays can be difficult even for intact families, but for parents who live in separate households, the holidays often come with added strife and tension, as parents try to navigate and schedule multiple events, celebrations and family… Read More
1. If I get 50/50 or equally shared physical custody, I do not have to pay child support. This is not true. Even if parents have a 50/50 custody arrangement, support is still owed from the parent who makes more. There is an adjustment in how much support will be paid by that parent… Read More
It’s September and that means back to school for kids and parents. Undoubtedly your child’s school probably has a back-to-school night where parents can meet the teacher face to face (or maybe on ZOOM depending on your district and their COVID-19 policies) so you, as a parent, can get the so-called lay of the land… Read More
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