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
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
I can lie and pretend to watch educational series, all law dramas, during my limited free time between work and two little kids, but I will be honest and tell you that reality TV runs on repeat between my husband’s sports (or...more
Marriages may be dissolved by either party when the parties have continuously lived separately and apart for at least one year. However, you are not actually divorced until the District Court enters a Judgment for...more
The assets we write about are nice ones to own. Philadelphia is home to a significant research and technology investment community. Pittsburgh also hosts these kinds of businesses. They can create special problems in a...more
Your spouse just came home from the club. The ostensible mission was golf and perhaps another round or two at the proverbial 19th hole. But, tonight there’s not just the travails of the par 3s on the back nine holes or...more
As my colleague Eric Solotoff of the New Jersey Family Law Blog noted in a recent post the 2024 Divorce Season officially launched on January 2 as many unhappy couples defer taking action until the holidays are over and folks...more
Modern day divorce brings us assets in many forms and many of them are “pregnant” with tax consequence when they are divided. In almost all cases, couples who can’t agree on much do tend to acknowledge that money they have...more
Contrary to the prevailing belief in 1980 when Pennsylvania became a no-fault state, liberalization of the divorce laws did not prompt an avalanche of divorce. After many years focusing my practice in this field, it became...more
Contrary to popular belief, truly effective estate planning entails all parts of your life, not just the end of it. The process requires reflection on deeply held beliefs about what is important to you, your expectations for...more
It appears Johnny Depp’s marriage to actress, Amber Heard, will soon end in divorce. Heard recently filed for divorce, citing “irreconcilable differences,” a mere fifteen months after she exchanged wedding vows with Depp....more