Category: Family Law

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Navigating Alimony and Social Security

A Family Lawyer’s Guide to Potential Challenges After Recent Court Rulings In July 2024, a Colorado appeals court ruled for the first time that Social Security benefits can be included in alimony calculations. How might this ruling impact Social Security...

Surviving Divorce in Philadelphia: A Lawyer’s Guide to Rebuilding Your Life

The dissolution of marriage is as much an emotional journey as it is a legal battle. In Philadelphia, the complexities of Pennsylvania laws add another layer to this challenging process. This guide aims to offer a beacon of hope and...

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Introduction to Family Law

Family law encompasses a wide range of legal issues that affect families, including divorce, child custody, adoption, and more. In many cases, these issues are emotionally charged and require a knowledgeable and compassionate legal professional to navigate. That’s where family...

Divorce Lawyers See Spike in Filings During March

March can be a month of transitioning. Winter ends and Spring officially beings. However, for many families, March can bring about more changes than just the season. A University of Washington study found that March is one of two biannual...

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Alaska Paving The Way for Pet Custody Laws

Cats and dogs are more than pets.  For many, they are a part of the family.  According to Slate.com, more than half of surveyed dog owners consider themselves a “pet parent.”  This practice has gone so far in becoming a...

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Making Post–Divorce Modifications To Custody Agreements

The holiday season is approaching. Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year’s Day are traditionally spent with family. For families separated by divorce, the holidays can often be a difficult time. It can be especially difficult when the terms of the...

No-Nups: The Prenups for Cohabitating Couples

Fans of The Big Bang Theory are familiar with at Sheldon and Amy’s relationship agreement which dictates date night and other rules of their romantic relationship. While the idea of such a contract may seem strange outside of its comedic...

What Prevents Women From Divorcing An Abusive Spouse?

In May 2016, a new Pennsylvania divorce law eased the legal separation process for women in abuse relationships.  The new law removed required counselling sessions and granted the court the right  to presume consent to divorce from an abuse party...

Postnuptial Agreements: It’s never too late for a Prenup

It’s never too late to sign a prenuptial agreement- even after you’ve said “I do.”  Married couples who would like to plan for the possibility of divorce can sign a postnuptial agreement, which is essentially a prenup for already-wed couples....

Prenuptial Agreements rise among Millennial Women

Popular culture often portrayed prenuptial agreements (prenups) as a means for men to protect their money and assets from “gold-diggers. Fans of the comedy Seinfeld may recall the episode when Kramer recommended George ask his fiancée Susan for a prenup...