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Understanding Pet Custody in PA Divorce
May 17, 2023Pet Custody in PA Divorce
What does the law say about pet custody in the event of divorce in Pennsylvania? We treat our pets like family, but what happens to our pets when the family separates and the marriage ends in divorce? Currently, the Pennsylvania Divorce Code does not provide special considerations or provisions for family pets; rather, the court views pets as personal property, dividing such “property” as it would furniture and other items of tangible property.
DIVORCE AND ESTATE PLANNING
March 14, 2023What You Need to Know During a Divorce
Many legal issues surround divorce, such as the determination of custody, support, and equitable distribution of marital property. In addition to all of this, there are often emotional issues. Updating an estate plan is generally at the bottom of your list, if it even makes the list, when you are going through a divorce. However, updating estate planning documents, such as a Will, Power of Attorney, Health Care Power of Attorney, Advanced Medical Directive (Living Will), and Revocable Trusts should be a top priority.
IS DIVORCE MEDIATION REALLY WORTH IT?
January 3, 2023Advantages of Mediation to Resolve Divorce Issues
Have you been wondering if Divorce mediation is really worth it? Divorce Mediation in the legal field, is often referred to as “an alternative dispute resolution process”. There are several processes in this category. Other frequently used methods of alternative dispute resolution are arbitration, and collaborative law. Approximately half the states in the United States require participants in a divorce and/or custody action to participate in mediation before they become involved in the Court system.
It’s Back-to-School Season; Difficult Decisions Need to Be Made!
August 23, 2021It is that time of the year again, as children return to school for the 2021-22 school year. Somehow, summer breaks always seem to fly. It can be both an exciting and overwhelming time, as the return to homework assignments, packed lunches, extracurricular activities, and early mornings set in.
As a parent, you want to see your child succeed, both inside and outside of the classroom. Dealing with the unusual school year that 2020-21 presented, it will be essential to establish a new daily routine for your children.
