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Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP

Kayden’s Law and the Future of Custody in Pennsylvania

Legislation aimed at protecting children involved in custody battles emerged from tragic events occurring in 2018, marked by the murder of seven-year-old Kayden Mancuso at the hands of her father, Jeffery Mancuso, despite her...more

Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP

Protection From Abuse Series (Part 1)

Domestic violence is a dangerous reality for many Pennsylvania residents. Outside of criminal court, relief from domestic violence can be obtained by requesting a Protection From Abuse Order (“PFA”). The PFA is a civil remedy...more

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What You Need to Know: Virginia Protective Orders in Cases of Family Abuse

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October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, but unfortunately abuse can happen anywhere at any time. In Virginia, victims of abuse have the option to seek a protective order, but not all protective orders (there...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Court Rejects Form Over Substance Review Of Pleadings

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On Tuesday, the Court of Appeals reversed a trial court’s dismissal of a plaintiff’s complaint seeking entry of a domestic violence protective order against her husband. In Quackenbush v. Groat, the trial court dismissed the...more

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Domestic Violence and Joint Legal Decision-Making in Arizona

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Domestic violence allegations are unfortunately part of many divorce proceedings. A recent decision by the Arizona Court of Appeals [i] clarifies how domestic violence may impact which parent can make decisions relating to...more

Stange Law Firm, PC

When Is Collaborative Divorce Not Appropriate?

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There are lots of instances where a party ought to consider a collaborative divorce. A collaborative divorce can help parties reach a settlement outside court such that litigation may not be necessary. For many parties, this...more

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A megera! Petições da lei VAWA para homens – Parte I

Panorama - A Lei de Combate à Violência contra as Mulheres (VAWA) permite que imigrantes vítimas de violência solicitem status legal nos Estados Unidos sem precisar que cônjuges, pais ou filhos cidadãos americanos ou...more

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La Bruja! - VAWA Petitions for Men – Part I

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) allows battered immigrants to petition for legal status in the United States without relying on abusive U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident spouses, parents or children to sponsor...more

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