How the legalization of gay marriage in Pennsylvania impacted common law marriage Read More
Common Law Marriage is Alive and Well in Pennsylvania
Same-Sex Couples Can Annul or Revoke Adult Adoption to Marry
On December 21, 2016, the Pennsylvania Superior Court ruled that the adoption by a same-sex couple could be annulled and/or revoked so that the parties could now marry. Read More
Truth or Fiction: Six Common Myths in Divorce Cases
As a result of the false information out there for public consumption, it is important for a party considering or going through a divorce to consult with counsel to make sure they have the correct information relevant to his or her own case. Read More
Who Gets to Keep the Engagement Ring?
You love wearing that sparkly eye catching rock on your finger, but what happens if your intended beloved (or you) decide that you don’t want to go through with the wedding? Do you have to give the ring back? Read More
Same-Sex Marriage: Now What?
In many respects the decision does not affect Pennsylvania, as same-sex marriage has been permitted here since the Whitewood v. Wolf decision issued on May 20, 2014. But now that marriage equality has reached Pennsylvania, what are the ramifications for attorneys? What should we expect? What should we know? There may be more questions than answers. Read More
Cash Flow Available for Support — Not Necessarily Income Reported on Tax Returns
Every year individuals file tax returns reporting the income they earned in the prior year for the purposes of paying their federal and state income taxes. However, a taxpayer’s income as reported on his or her tax return is only a starting point and is not necessarily the income a court will consider in determining a payor’s income available to pay support. Read More
Interim Issues for Special Relief During Pendency of Divorce
Often interim issues crop up during the pendency of a divorce case that require the Court’s attention before a final resolution on the economic issues and the entry of a divorce decree. Read more about interim issues for special relief here. Read More
Who Gets to Live in the House and When Can I Change the Locks?
Often, clients ask if they can make the other party move out of the house, or if one party has already moved out of the house whether they can now change the locks to prevent that party from moving back in. Here is some information that may help you understand your options. Read More
