Hangley Aronchick Segal Pudlin & Schiller Family Law Blog
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So your spouse has filed for divorce and you have decided to retain counsel to represent you in the divorce and related custody and/or support matters. Clients always want to know if their spouse will have to pay for their counsel fees. We as lawyers often hear: “It’s not fair, he has so much… Read More
Your spouse just announced he or she wants a divorce and you do not know the next steps. Generally, there are multiple claims which can be made in the context of a divorce matter. Those claims include equitable distribution (distribution of assets), alimony (support of a spouse after the divorce decree is entered), and counsel… Read More
As part of a support action, the person seeking support will be awarded a set monthly amount of child and/or spousal support per month. However, you may have other expenses, such as childcare, unreimbursed medical expenses, or extra-curricular activities the children participate in that you want the other party to share in paying. How,… Read More
So you have picked out the wedding rings, booked the band and confirmed your honeymoon reservations with your travel agent, but have you signed your premarital agreement? Here are some tips you should keep in mind to make sure that your premarital agreement is signed before you get married and hopefully with as little… Read More
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
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