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Divorce is the formal legal dissolution of a marriage. The divorce process implicates many diverse areas of the law including, but not limited to, real estate, wills and trusts, child custody, and tax.
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Evidence in Divorce and Custody Cases

“It didn’t happen if there isn’t a document to prove it.” This proposition is a little bit like “possession is nine tenths of the law.” It sounds good and frequently applies, but it isn’t as absolute as it sounds. In...more

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Understanding Interim Financial Relief

When parties separate in anticipation of divorce, there are several key financial considerations that must be addressed at the outset. Who’s staying in the residence? Who’s paying support to whom, what, if anything, do we do...more

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No, Courts Cannot Just Adopt A Court Appointed Expert’s Opinion Without a Cross Examination

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The Rules of Court clearly allow a Family Part Judge to appoint their own expert on any issues, whether custody or economic issues, in order to aid the court in making a decision on an issue before the Court. The Court rule...more

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Yes, Parties Can Agree to Waive the Change of Circumstances Standard

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Typically, in order to modify support or custody/parenting time provisions in an agreement or judgment/order, the party seeking a modification must show a substantial and continuing change of circumstances. Given the goal of...more

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I Guess Going From 50-50 to No Overnights for 19 Months Is a Change of Circumstances

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Since the Child Support Guidelines were amended in the late 90s, the number of overnights with each parent factored in to the child support calculus for cases within the Guidelines. In general, the more overnights meant less...more

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Apples to Oranges – Pendente Lite Support vs. Support After Trial

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One of the universal themes in divorce matters is that the court is supposed to try to maintain the status quo while the case is pending. In many cases where there is barely enough money to go around to support an intact...more

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Legal Lingo for your Support Matter

As lawyers, we essentially learn how to speak a completely different language that sounds like gibberish to the average person. While we always make an effort to keep you informed and explain all aspects of your case, there...more

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Eight Essential Tax Insights For Arizona Residents Who Are Navigating Divorce

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Divorce and legal separation can entail more than just emotional and legal complexities. They can also involve navigating intricate and complex tax implications. There are eight key considerations to consider relative to...more

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Top 5 Divorce and Custody Myths

Whether it is from TV shows, movies, or stories from friends, people who are unacquainted with the divorce and custody process often come to initial consultations with attorneys with certain expectations that are, well, based...more

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Maryland Court Decision Addresses Fate of Pre-Embryos in Divorce

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After years of painful setbacks, Jocelyn and Joshua successfully produced three viable pre-embryos (fertilized eggs not yet implanted in the womb) through in vitro fertilization (IVF)....more

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Navigating the Realm of Children's Expenses When Seeking Child Support: A Comprehensive Guide

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​​​​​​​Raising children is perhaps one of the most rewarding, yet financially demanding, journeys. From infancy to adulthood (and sometimes thereafter), parents face a multitude of expenses that evolve as their children grow....more

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Do Divorced Parents Have To Pay For Our Children’s College Education?

It depends... If you reside in Pennsylvania, there is no legal obligation to pay for college as any support obligation ends when your child turns 18 or graduates high school, whichever is last to occur....more

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Seven Myths about Getting Divorced in Arizona

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We often see family law clients who have misconceptions about divorces. These misconceptions impact their decision-making. We are going to debunk common myths about divorce in Arizona to provide clarity and empower...more

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How to Prepare for Your Divorce Consult

So, you have decided to pursue a divorce and you’ve chosen an attorney who you want to meet with. What do you do next? Your first consultation with a divorce attorney usually involves an explanation of your legal options, an...more

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Superior Court Finds Income is Income Until it Isn’t

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For time immemorial Pennsylvania’s appellate law has held that people who have children have a duty to deploy their resources to see that those children are adequately support. Child support is a “priority” obligation. “The...more

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Income Disclosure in Divorce: Support Calculations & Discovery

In divorce proceedings, both parties are obligated to transparently disclose their assets, debts, and income. Although the law mandates truthful reporting of earnings to the court, some individuals choose to deceive by...more

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If No Child Support Order Exists, You Don’t Need to Show a Change of Circumstances to Establish Child Support

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Black letter law is that to change a child support Order, the person seeking a modification must show a substantial and continuing change of circumstances. But what is the standard if there is a custody agreement, even if the...more

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Family Law Arbitration Act Passes General Assembly.

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The news out of Harrisburg is that both chambers of the General Assembly have passed what is termed House Bill 917, formally the Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act. This comes almost five years after the Revised Uniform...more

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Can I get divorced while I am pregnant?

Recent news headlines have talked about the fact that some states refuse to finalize a pregnant woman’s divorce until after the child is born. The idea behind this concept is that these states want to make sure that all...more

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My Ex Sold Our House for Huge Money. Why No Change in My Support?

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April Fools brought us a panel decision in Smedley v. Smedley (312 EDA 2023) which takes on the issue of whether home sales or other “one time” transactions are a basis to seek modification of child support or alimony awards....more

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When OnlyFans Meets Your Divorce

OnlyFans… it’s not just for following your favorite professional athlete, musician, chef, or artist, which, if you are unfamiliar with the site, you may think that’s what it’s for. However, by and large, OnlyFans has a...more

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Your Teen’s Identity: A Place Divorced Parents Need to Protect

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We just posted a piece about how parents can get into financial trouble while trying to cushion their children from the harsh reality that divorced couples have less to contribute to expensive child activities. Parental guilt...more

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Are You Being “Taken” Out at the Ball Game?

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If you happened to be out and about this weekend chances are good that you drove past neighborhood athletic fields which are starting to fill with student athletes and their middle aged coaches. In one sense, this is part of...more

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An Early Nominee for 2024’s Most Bizarre Child (Non) Support Case

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The phrase “Truth is stranger than fiction” is attributed to Mark Twain. There are occasions when an appellate case presents a conundrum. And while it might seem fitting to criticize the trial or appellate courts in case like...more

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More Than Meets the Eye: NJ Supreme Court Cardali Decision’s New Methodology Can Prevent Judicial Backlog and Increased Costs

Family law practitioners everywhere have lauded the New Jersey Supreme Court’s decision last year in Cardali v. Cardali for providing a ‘Big Win for Clarity’ on cohabitation cases and the burden that must be met before a...more

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