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A Primer on Divorce

            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

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The Nuts and Bolts of Being Reimbursed for Expenses Outside Your Monthly Support

            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

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Changes in Child and Spousal Support for 2022

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

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My Spouse Cheated – Does it Matter? Ashley Madison & Other Marital Misconduct in Pennsylvania Divorce

In the wake of the Ashley Madison leak and the alleged exposure of the affairs of many spouses who were members of the site, the issues of cheating and other types of marital misconduct are at the forefront of many of our client’s minds. Below is a brief overview as to the impact marital misconduct may have in a family law proceeding. Read More

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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