Recent Posts in the Family Law Category

• Upon Separation from Your Spouse Will You Get Credit for Paying the Mortgage on the Marital Home?
  Aug 29, 2024
  The answer is, unfortunately, it depends. There is no black letter law that states: “the party paying the mortgage during the divorce shall receive ...
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• PA Superior Court Rules Stay at Home Mom Properly Denied Alimony Because of Amount She Received in Equitable Distribution.
  Aug 23, 2024
  In Robert v. Martin, 2024 Pa. Super. LEXIS 300 (2024), the Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed the trial court’s decision to deny Wife alimony. The ...
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• To Remove or Not To Remove a Predeceased Spouse's Name From a Deed
  Aug 19, 2024
  When a spouse passes away, the surviving spouse faces a multitude of decisions and tasks. One question that frequently arises is whether to remove a ...
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• Divorce Tips: When Should I Seek an Order for Protection?
  Aug 6, 2024
  Divorce can be a tumultuous time, filled with emotional upheaval and complex legal matters. In some cases, the situation may escalate to a point where ...
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• PA Supreme Court Provides Bright Line Rule in Cases of Third Parties' Duty of Support to Child
  Jul 19, 2024
  On May 31, 2024, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania issued a decision reversing a prior decision by the Superior Court which had required the former ...
  Posted By Marc A. Scaringi, Esq.
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• What Are the Disadvantages of an Uncontested Divorce?
  Jun 5, 2024
  Divorce is never an easy process, even when both parties agree that it’s the best course of action. An uncontested divorce can sometimes appear to be ...
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• 5 Steps to Take If You Suspect Your Ex Is Hiding Assets
  May 20, 2024
  Divorce is a challenging process, emotionally and financially. One of the most critical moments that can arise during your divorce is when you suspect ...
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• Prospective Adoptive Parents are Not Required to Enter into a Post-Adoption Contact Agreement as a Condition for Granting their Petition to Adopt
  Apr 12, 2024
  A few years ago, the Pennsylvania General Assembly amended the Pennsylvania Adoption Act to add a section regarding a “Voluntary Agreement for ...
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