Hangley Aronchick Segal Pudlin & Schiller Family Law Blog
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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
In early 2016, the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed the Medical Marijuana Act (25 P.S. §10231), which permits marijuana to be used for the treatment of certain conditions including, but not limited to, cancer, epilepsy, inflammatory bowel disease, post-traumatic stress disorder, glaucoma, severe chronic or intractable pain, autism, and anxiety disorders. While this Act has enabled… Read More
Real estate properties, which would otherwise have sat on the market for months or years, are now being sold in a matter of days and/or weeks at top dollar and many times over asking price, with many properties subject to bidding wars among multiple potential buyers. Many people who lived in the city have moved… Read More
With the pandemic, a new source of revenue has been found for parents and businesses. Each stimulus package passed by Congress has come with stimulus payments made to individuals making less than a certain threshold, with payments not only for the parent but also for any qualifying child. Similarly, businesses have been permitted to borrow funds in… Read More
The concept of “family” is ever changing and developing. As family structures broaden, the people who care for and raise children extend more and more beyond just biological parents. Grandparents, same-sex parents, step-parents, and many others are developing strong parental bonds with children and fighting to maintain those bonds through the courts. The first step for… Read More
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